Supreme Court Rules Families of All COVID-19 Duty Doctors Entitled to Rs 50 Lakh Government Insurance

Dec 11, 2025 11:38 pm CST

The Supreme Court has overturned a Bombay High Court judgment, ruling that families of all doctors, including those in private practice, who died while performing COVID-19 duties are entitled to Rs 50 lakh insurance coverage under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana. The decision ensures that healthcare professionals' sacrifices during the pandemic are recognized regardless of their employment status, with claims to be evaluated based on evidence that the deceased was performing COVID-19 related duties.