Gaurav Kumar Bansal vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court addressed two writ petitions seeking ex gratia compensation for families of those who died due to the Covid-19 pandemic, invoking Section 12 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005. The court emphasized the government's duty to provide relief and support to victims' families during such calamities. The petitions were allowed, directing the Central and State Governments to consider providing the requested compensation.