The Supreme Court stressed the nation’s duty to support doctors who risked their lives during COVID-19, urging data on compensation schemes. Justice PS Narasimha said, “The first profession that protects human life is the doctor.”
The Supreme Court set up a panel to examine the financial status of schools in Uttar Pradesh amid allegations of excess fees charged during the COVID-19 pandemic. A bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, along with Justices Sanjay Kumar and K V Viswanathan, heard petitions challenging an Allahabad High Court order. The panel will assess the legitimacy of the fees collected. This move aims to ensure financial transparency and relief for affected parents.
The Bombay High Court on Monday directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to “apply its mind” before passing any order on the request made by the Economic Offence Wing (EOW) of Mumbai police seeking sanction to prosecute some of its employees in the Oxygen cylinder scam during the Covid pandemic.
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Today,16th April, The Bombay High Court emphasized the seriousness of COVID-19 death compensation cases, warning against treating them lightly. It stated that such cases should be handled with sensitivity and caution to avoid indiscriminate compensation. The court’s directive aims to ensure fair outcomes and prevent ineligible individuals from receiving compensation.
The 22nd Law Commission of India proposes decentralizing powers between Central and state governments for more effective pandemic management, aiming to create a flexible and collaborative governance structure. This recommendation stems from lessons learned during the COVID-19 crisis, emphasizing the need for a resilient system that can promptly respond to diverse health emergencies.
