Background: The Hyderabad High Court recently heard a PIL filed by a workers' union, seeking directions to the state government to provide compensation to the families of workers who died due to silicosis. Parties: The PIL was filed by the union, while the respondents included the state government and the labor department. Legal issues: The main issue before the court was whether the state government was liable to provide compensation to the families of workers who died due to silicosis. Court observations: The court directed the state government to provide compensation, observing that the workers had died due to occupational hazards. Significance: The order is significant as it provides relief to the families of workers who had died due to silicosis. The court's decision also highlights the need for the government to take responsibility for providing compensation to workers who die due to occupational hazards.