Supreme Court of India · 2026-03-10
Rachana Gangu vs Union Of India
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Rachana Gangu
- Respondent
- Union Of India
- Author
- Vikram Nath
- Bench
- Vikram Nath
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed a writ petition filed under Article 32 concerning grievances arising from the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Court acknowledged the unprecedented human suffering caused by the pandemic and emphasized the need to balance empathy with constitutional limits in judicial review. The judgment highlights the Court's approach to pandemic-related claims, ensuring that relief is granted within the framework of law and constitutional principles. The case underscores the judiciary's role in addressing pandemic consequences while adhering to legal boundaries.