The Karnataka High Court has ordered the state government to pay compensation to families of COVID-19 victims. Background: The state government had announced a scheme to provide compensation to families of COVID-19 victims, but the scheme was not being implemented effectively. Parties: The petition was filed by a group of families of COVID-19 victims, while the respondents included the Karnataka government and the health department. Legal issues: The main legal issue in the case was whether the state government was bound to pay compensation to families of COVID-19 victims. Court observations: The high court observed that the state government had failed to implement the scheme effectively, causing hardship to families of COVID-19 victims. Significance: The order is significant as it provides relief to families of COVID-19 victims. The case highlights the need for the government to take responsibility for the welfare of citizens and to implement schemes effectively.