The directive was issued by the Bombay High Court.
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Bombay HC directs Maharashtra govt to pay ₹50 lakh benefit to COVID duty staff’s family
The Bombay High Court directed the Maharashtra government to pay a ₹50 lakh benefit to the family of a COVID duty staff member. This ruling underscores judicial emphasis on societal gratitude for frontline workers and advocates for a generous interpretation of government schemes to provide tangible relief. For competitive exams, this highlights judicial activism in welfare matters, state-specific policies, and the importance of frontline worker benefits during crises.
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The Maharashtra government was directed to pay the benefit.
A benefit amount of ₹50 lakh is to be paid.
The beneficiaries are families of COVID duty staff.
The court invoked 'societal gratitude for frontline workers' and called for 'generous interpretation of schemes'.
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