The Supreme Court of India has directed state governments to provide compensation to the families of COVID-19 victims, stating that the families were entitled to financial assistance. Background: The petitioners, a group of families who had lost their loved ones to COVID-19, had sought compensation from the state governments. Parties: The state governments had argued that they did not have the financial resources to provide compensation to the families. Legal issues: The court considered whether the families of COVID-19 victims were entitled to compensation under the Disaster Management Act. Court observations: The Supreme Court observed that the families were entitled to financial assistance, and that the state governments should provide compensation to them. Significance: The judgment is significant as it highlights the need for the government to provide financial assistance to the families of COVID-19 victims, and is likely to have far-reaching implications for the families who have lost their loved ones to the pandemic.