NALSA has launched a “Planecrash legal support helpdesk” in response to the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, providing legal aid and emotional support to affected families. Guided by Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice Surya Kant, the initiative addresses legal formalities and offers mental health assistance to help families cope with their loss.
Two doctors have petitioned the Supreme Court for Rs 50 lakh compensation for families of BJMC doctors and students lost in the Air India flight AI-171 crash, emphasizing the tragedy as a significant loss to India’s healthcare future. They demand urgent action, fair compensation, and improvements in aviation safety, stressing that existing laws are inadequate.