{
  "id": 2582129,
  "title": "Punjab and Haryana High Court seeks Punjab’s affidavit on welfare schemes, free power, monthly dole",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/punjab-and-haryana-high-court-seeks-punjabs-affidavit-on-welfare",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T13:28:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/punjab-haryana-high-court-affidavit-free-electricity-water-welfare-schemes-pension-plea-10845108/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab government to file an affidavit detailing the various welfare schemes and policies it has implemented to provide financial assistance and benefits to its citizens. This includes free electricity, water, transportation, and monthly financial assistance, among other measures aimed at alleviating hardship and facilitating the livelihood of the citizens. The court's order, issued on August 21, also requires the state government to disclose the specific measures taken to provide assistance in various forms, in line with its obligations as a welfare state. The petitioners, Baljinder Kaur and her son Gursewak Singh, are seeking the posthumous regularization of Tara Singh's service as a Chowkidar, pension under the Old Pension Scheme, and family pension for his widow. They have also requested consideration for their son's compassionate appointment under the applicable State policies.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}