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  • Jawan's second wife to widow status
  • No divorce as the first wife had eloped
  • Army devises ‘elopement certificate’

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Indian Army came up with the idea of an ‘elopement certificate’ to help the widow of a slain jawan.

Army devises 'elopement certificate' to help widow of jawan whose first wife ran off

The Indian Army devised an ingenious way to help a jawan's second wife get widow status and the benefits that come with it, like a pension.

The case was complicated as the jawan's official records mentioned the name of his first wife, who had snapped ties immediately after their wedding and has been untraceable. In the absence of a divorce certificate, the second wife was not in official records.

To fix this, the Army came up with the idea of an ‘elopement certificate’, paving the way for the second wife to get the status of a legal spouse.

The veterans’ branch of Uttar Maharashtra and Gujarat (UMANG) sub-area recently received an official seal on the ‘elopement certificate’.

The soldier's second wife may finally receive the family pension she has been denied for over a year.

Frequently Asked Questions

An 'elopement certificate' is a document created by the Indian Army to help the widow of a jawan obtain the status of a legal spouse and the associated benefits, such as a pension, in cases where the first wife ran off without a divorce certificate.

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