SC Directs Kerala Govt. To Pay Rs. 5 Lakh Compensation To Four Children Affected By Endosulfan [Read Order]

Ashok Kini

7 July 2019 6:40 PM IST

"We see no reason and justification for the Government of Kerala to categorize these four individuals in the 'Other' category and to deny them payment of compensation."

The Supreme Court has directed the Kerala Government to pay compensation of Rupees five lakhs each to four children, who are victims of Endosulfan. The bench comprising Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice Indira Banerjee ordered thus in a contempt petition filed by four children viz. Archana, Afsal, Nisha and Vijayalakshmi who alleged that the compensation of Rupees five lakhs were not paid...

SC Directs Kerala Govt. To Pay Rs. 5 Lakh Compensation To Four Children Affected By Endosulfan [Read Order]

Ashok Kini

"We see no reason and justification for the Government of Kerala to categorize these four individuals in the 'Other' category and to deny them payment of compensation."

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