Lawyers’ lives not more precious than others: SC dismisses PIL for compensation on Covid deaths

New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking direction that compensation of Rs 50 lakh be granted to family member of lawyers who died due to Covid-19 or in any other manner within the age of 60 years.

The apex court observed that it can’t make exceptions for lawyers. “Just because you are in black coat, doesn’t mean your life is more precious than others,” the Court said.