Smt. Angrej Kaur vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court, while addressing a writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution, recognized the emotional plea of Smt. Angrej Kaur, who believed her husband, a BSF constable declared dead in 1971, was alive in a Pakistani jail. The Court noted the procedural steps taken by the Union of India and directed the authorities to investigate the claims made by the petitioner regarding her husband's status. The Court emphasized the need for a compassionate approach in such cases, balancing legal formalities with human emotions.