Background: The Orissa High Court recently heard a petition filed by a group of migrant workers, seeking directions to the state government to provide financial assistance to the families of migrant workers who died due to COVID-19. The petition highlighted the plight of the migrant workers who had lost their lives due to the pandemic. Parties: The petition was filed by the migrant workers, while the respondents included the state government and the labor department. Legal issues: The main issue before the court was whether the state government had a responsibility to provide financial assistance to the families of migrant workers who died due to COVID-19. Court observations: The court directed the state government to provide financial assistance to the families of migrant workers who died due to COVID-19, observing that the government had a responsibility to provide relief to the affected people. The court also noted that the migrant workers had made significant contributions to the state's economy and it was the government's duty to provide support to their families. Significance: The order is significant as it highlights the importance of providing relief to the families of migrant workers who died due to COVID-19. The case emphasizes the need for the government to take proactive steps to support the migrant workers and their families during the pandemic.