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flag The Supreme Court ruled that doctors who died from COVID-19 while treating patients, even off duty, should be compensated if evidence proves their involvement.

flag The Supreme Court emphasized the nation's duty to support doctors who died during the pandemic, stressing that society must not fail those who served. flag While reserving judgment, Justices PS Narasimha and R Mahadevan highlighted that insurance claims should be honored for doctors treating patients even off official duty, provided there is credible evidence they were actively involved in COVID-19 care and died from the virus. flag The court clarified it would set guiding principles, not review individual cases, ensuring fair access to compensation under the government’s insurance scheme for frontline health workers.

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