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SC Directs States to Reach out to 10,000 Kids Orphaned Due to COVID, Pay Compensation
20 Jan 2022
The Supreme Court was hearing a batch of pleas by Bansal and intervenors, seeking ex-gratia assistance to family members of COVID-19 victims.
Mohd. Imran Khan
Bihar: Victims of Cataract Surgery Scandal Still Waiting for Compensations Announced by State Govt
14 Jan 2022
Last month, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had announced compensation to all those who lost their vision in the scandal. But victims are yet to receive any compensation.
Tarique Anwar
After Losing Hand to Delhi Riots, Akram Khan to Finally Get Robotic Limb to Earn a Living
06 Jan 2022
Akram Khan had to undergo four major surgeries after getting injured during the Delhi riots in February 2020 in the national capital. His right hand had to be amputated from below the elbow. Now, he…
Mohd. Imran Khan
Bihar: Families of 41 out of 42 Doctors Who Died Due to COVID-19 Yet to Receive Compensation
22 Mar 2021
This is despite tall claims by both the Centre and the state government to compensate Rs 50 lakh and Rs 4 lakh respectively to the family of each doctor who died in service due to COVID-19.
Gayatri Suman, Shobharam Gilhare, Divya Jaiswal, Hemlata Pradhan, Rajendra Kumar Banjara, Tendon Kumar Sahu
Hathras Rape Case: How the State Fails to Uphold SC/ST Victims Rights to Compensation and Rehabilitation
20 Oct 2020
The nationwide demand for justice for Hathras Victim has brought the issues of caste atrocities victims rights to the forefront.
The Leaflet
SC Dismisses “Misconceived” PIL Seeking Uniform Scheme of Compensation for Victims of Violence and other Tragedies
06 Oct 2020
The plea filed by one BS Rajesh Agrajit had asked for a direction to the Central Government to formulate, enact and implement a strong uniform scheme
Subhash Gatade
How to Really Compensate for Injustice Committed
13 Sep 2020
It is disheartening when the Constitution is not followed in letter and spirit, but the balm of monetary compensation will not fix the problem.
Prudhviraj Rupavath
Over 3,000 People Died from Electrocution Accidents in Northern Telangana in the Last Six Years
27 Aug 2020
Activists say that most of the victims are poor farmers and that their families find it difficult to claim ex gratia amounts.
Sumedha Pal
Delhi Riots: ‘Shunned’ by SDMs, No Compensation in Sight for Victims
29 Jul 2020
Despite the Delhi High Court cracking a whip on the government, the victims and lawyers are struggling to get forms, are awaiting delayed verifications and battling apathy to receive compensation.
Newsclick Team
What’s the Price of a Human Life in India?
22 Mar 2020
Senior journalist and author Paranjoy Guha Thakurta talks about the politics of compensation with Rahul Verma, a fellow with the Centre for Policy and Research (CPR).