Background: The Gujarat High Court recently heard a petition filed by a group of individuals, seeking directions to the state government to pay compensation to the kin of COVID-19 victims. Parties: The petition was filed by a group of individuals, while the respondent was the state of Gujarat. Legal issues: The main issue before the court was whether the state government was liable to pay compensation to the kin of COVID-19 victims. Court observations: The court observed that the state government was liable to pay compensation to the kin of COVID-19 victims, as the government had failed to take adequate measures to prevent the spread of the disease. The court also noted that the compensation was necessary to provide relief to the families of the victims. Significance: The order is significant as it highlights the liability of the state government to pay compensation to the kin of COVID-19 victims. The payment of compensation will provide relief to the families of the victims and will also serve as a deterrent to the state government to take adequate measures to prevent the spread of diseases in the future. The case underscores the importance of the state government taking responsibility for its actions.