"Every State Has A Different Policy": SC Dismisses As Withdrawn Plea Seeking Compensation Plan For Kin Of All Covid19 Related Deaths/Casualties
4 years, 6 months ago

"Every State Has A Different Policy": SC Dismisses As Withdrawn Plea Seeking Compensation Plan For Kin Of All Covid19 Related Deaths/Casualties

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The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea seeking inter-alia, directions to the the Union & State Governments to formulate appropriate guidelines to provide adequate ex-gratia monetary compensation to the next of kind of all Indian citizens in covid19 related deaths/casualties.A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, Subhash Reddy & MR Shah remarked that each state had a different. The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea seeking inter-alia, directions to the the Union & State Governments to formulate appropriate guidelines to provide adequate ex-gratia monetary compensation to the next of kind of all Indian citizens in covid19 related deaths/casualties. "The state of the world is akin to an emergency, being war-Like in nature, therefore it is imperative to provide ex-gratia honorary monetary compensation as a mode of relief measure and financial assistance to those families who have lost their loved ones due to COVID19"- Excerpt of Plea The plea has been filed on behalf of activist Mr. Hashik Thayikandy. In this backdrop, it is prayed that a "Status report" be filed before the Top Court stating the total number of covid19 related deaths.casualties and measures taken by the State authorities or other competent authorities for compensating the loss of life and devise an appropriate "compensation plan" thereto.

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Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Response On Compensation For Those Died Due To COVID Vaccination Adverse Effects
3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Live Law  

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2 years, 5 months ago

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A Division Bench of the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Rajasthan Government the reason for not completing the process of disbursing ex gratia payments to the children who had been orphaned due to COVID-19, and the families of the victims of the pandemic virus, including those who had died due to suicide within 30 days of contracting it. The …

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3 years, 2 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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3 years, 3 months ago

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India Today  

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Supreme Court Issues Notice In Plea Seeking Formulation Of National Level Plan For Rehabilitation Of CoVID 19 Affected Families
3 years, 3 months ago

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Live Law  

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India TV News  

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3 years, 9 months ago

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4 years, 11 months ago

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4 years, 11 months ago

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Live Law  

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Live Law  

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13 years, 3 months ago

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India TV News  

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