The Supreme Court of India has directed the Centre to frame a policy on the rehabilitation of children affected by COVID-19. Background: The case pertains to a petition filed by a group of citizens, seeking directions to the Centre to frame a policy on the rehabilitation of children affected by COVID-19. Parties: The petitioners argued that the Centre was obligated to frame a policy on the rehabilitation of children affected by COVID-19, as the right to life and dignity was a fundamental right enshrined in Article 21 of the Constitution. The respondents, the Union of India, defended their actions, stating that they were providing relief to children affected by COVID-19. Legal issues: The primary issue before the court was whether the Centre was obligated to frame a policy on the rehabilitation of children affected by COVID-19. The court also examined the issue of whether the Centre's existing policies were sufficient to provide relief to children affected by COVID-19. Court observations: The Supreme Court observed that the Centre was obligated to frame a policy on the rehabilitation of children affected by COVID-19, as the right to life and dignity was a fundamental right enshrined in Article 21 of the Constitution. The court noted that the Centre's existing policies were insufficient to provide relief to children affected by COVID-19. Significance: The judgment is significant as it directs the Centre to frame a policy on the rehabilitation of children affected by COVID-19. The court's observation that the Centre's existing policies are insufficient is also noteworthy. The judgment is likely to have far-reaching implications for the welfare of children affected by COVID-19 in India and may lead to further reforms in the area of child welfare.