Km. Vidyawati vs. State of Uttar Pradesh and Others — Mukhyamantri Kisan Evam Sarvahit Bima Yojana claim

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1. 27 Oct 2026News

   Unmarried Sister Entitled To Personal Accident Death Benefit Under Kisan Yojana Even Though She Isn’t Covered As Family Member: Allahabad High Court

   The Allahabad High Court was considering a Writ Petition filed against the rejection of an unmarried sister's claim under the Mukhyamantri Kisan Evam Sarvahit Bima Yojana.

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   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court ruled an unmarried sister can receive insurance money after a farmer dies.

   Who:

   The petitioner is the unmarried sister. The respondents are the State of Uttar Pradesh and others. The court is the Allahabad High Court.

   When:

   Reported on 27 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Allahabad High Court, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   The court decided she is entitled to the benefit even though the insurance plan does not list sisters as family members.

   What it means:

   The court overturned the previous rejection of the sister's claim for the insurance payout.

2. 27 Oct 2026News

   Kisan Bima Yojana | Unmarried Sister Can Claim Accidental Death Benefit As Legal Heir Even If Not Listed As Family Member: Allahabad High Court

   Court directed the insurer to pay ₹5 lakh to the woman within four weeks.

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   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court ruled an unmarried sister can claim insurance money after a death even if not officially listed.

   Who:

   Km. Vidyawati is the claimant, the State of Uttar Pradesh is involved, and the Allahabad High Court decided.

   When:

   Reported on 27 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Allahabad High Court, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   The court decided that an unmarried sister qualifies as a legal heir entitled to the insurance benefit.

   What it means:

   The insurer must pay five lakh rupees to the woman within four weeks.