COVID: HC seeks Delhi govt’s reply on PIL seeking release of ex-gratia to deceased cops

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought Arvind Kejriwal-led government’s response on a plea seeking release of the ex-gratia amount to families of police officers who died while serving during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A division bench headed by Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma was hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking release of Rs 1 crore ex-gratia amount, which was announced by Delhi government’s cabinet dated May 13, 2020, for the families of the deceased.

The bench, also comprising Justice Subramonium Prasad, issued notice on the plea moved by two advocates and a law student.