The Supreme Court of India has ordered the government to provide compensation to the victims of COVID-19, who have suffered loss of life or property due to the pandemic. A three-judge bench, led by Chief Justice Uday Umesh Lalit, was hearing a petition filed by a group of activists, who challenged the government's decision to deny compensation to the victims of COVID-19. The court observed that the government has a constitutional obligation to provide compensation to the victims of COVID-19, under Article 21 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to life. The court noted that the government's decision to deny compensation is in contravention of the principles of social justice and equality, enshrined in the Constitution. The court has directed the government to provide a compensation of Rs. 4 lakhs to the families of those who have died due to COVID-19, and Rs. 2 lakhs to those who have suffered loss of property. The judgment is a significant milestone in the evolution of the right to compensation in India and is expected to have far-reaching consequences for the government's plans to provide relief to the victims of COVID-19. The court's emphasis on the need to protect the rights of the victims of COVID-19 and promote social justice is expected to influence the government's plans to introduce new policies and laws for the relief of the victims of the pandemic. Overall, the Supreme Court's decision is a significant development in the ongoing debate about the right to compensation in India and is likely to have significant implications for the country's politics and society.