Make Efforts To Pay Additional ₹20 Lakhs Compensation To Families Of Those Who Died Due To Manual Scavenging: Delhi High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Union of India and other relevant authorities to increase compensation for families of manual scavengers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The order, issued in W.P.(C) 875/2024, follows the precedent set in the case of Balram Singh v. Union of India, 2023 SCC OnLine SC 1386. Details of the Case: The petitioners, Smt. Maya Kaur…