The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi government to frame a welfare scheme for advocates’ clerks within six weeks, rejecting the State’s claim that such a scheme is unnecessary. The Court held that bar clerks play a vital role in the justice system and their contribution cannot be ignored.
The Delhi High Court has directed the government to pay Rs 1 crore ex-gratia to the family of a school principal who died after contracting COVID-19 while on duty. The bench said his death was “attributable to the discharge of such specific duties.”
