Supreme Court Fines Centre ₹50,000 for Challenging Pension for Army Widow

The Supreme Court of India has imposed a fine of ₹50,000 on the central government for contesting a decision that awarded a liberalized family pension to the widow of an Army soldier. The court expressed concern over the government's lack of empathy in dragging the matter to litigation. It highlighted that the move not only showed insensitivity but also wasted public funds and judicial resources by prolonging a case that involved a clear entitlement.