The Gujarat High Court has directed the state government to pay compensation to the kin of COVID-19 victims. Background: The court was hearing a petition filed by a group of petitioners who had lost their family members to COVID-19. Parties: The petitioners had approached the court seeking compensation. Legal issues: The court considered the issue of whether the state government had a duty to pay compensation to the kin of COVID-19 victims. Court observations: The court observed that the state government had failed to provide adequate compensation to the kin of COVID-19 victims and directed it to do so. Significance: The order is significant as it highlights the need for state governments to take proactive steps to provide compensation to the kin of COVID-19 victims and ensure their welfare.