Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Orissa HC Orders Pension for 101-Year-Old Freedom Fighter
A 101-year-old man who fought for India's freedom is finally getting a pension.
The man, named Brahmananda Jena, was denied the pension at first.
The High Court stepped in, saying the government has a duty to honor freedom fighters.
They ordered the government to give him the pension within six weeks.
This decision highlights the importance of recognizing and supporting those who contributed to India's independence.
Orissa High Court ordered the state government to provide pension to a 101-year-old freedom fighter.
The freedom fighter, Brahmananda Jena, participated in the Quit India movement.
Jena's application for pension was initially rejected on technical grounds.
He submitted affidavits from other freedom fighters supporting his claim.
The court directed pension disbursement within six weeks, emphasizing the state's duty to honor freedom fighters.
- Who
- Brahmananda Jena, a 101-year-old freedom fighter.
- What
- Orissa High Court ordered the disbursement of the Swatantrata Sainik Samman pension to a 101-year-old freedom fighter.
- When
- The order was issued on July 29.
- Where
- Orissa High Court.
- Why
- The court emphasized the state's duty to honor freedom fighters.
- Plaintiff
- Brahmananda Jena
- Age of Freedom Fighter
- 101 years old
- Pension Type
- Swatantrata Sainik Samman
- Involvement
- Quit India movement
- Court
- Orissa High Court
- Ruling
- Pension disbursement within six weeks