NEWS & INSIGHTS

OVERVIEW OF THE CASE In a landmark observation, the Supreme Court of India flagged an archaic gap in the current legal framework and urged the government to include adult widowed sisters as dependents under compensation statutes.The Court highlighted the need to modernize laws to reflect evolving social realities and ensure gender-equitable justice. Key Highlights: Case Title: XYZ v. Union of India (Civil Appeal No. — /2025) Court: Supreme Court of India Bench: Justice