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HC Refuses to Order Rs. 1 Crore Compensation for Covid-19 Deaths
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- DR Vidyottma Jha Vs Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr. (Delhi High Court)
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DR Vidyottma Jha Vs Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr. (Delhi High Court)
In our view, it is not for this Court to direct payment of ex gratia compensation of Rs.1 Crore to all families whose members died due to Covid-19. The GNCTD has already formulated a uniform policy for the payment of ex gratia compensation to the kin of the deceased who died due to Covid-19 Pandemic. Since a policy has been framed which is reflected from the order dated 27.07.2020 placed on record by the respondent with its short affidavit, the remaining third prayer also stands addressed. We may note that by the order date...
