SC Slams Uttarakhand Govt, Orders ₹1 Cr Compensation for Slain Doctor

SC Slams Uttarakhand Govt, Orders ₹1 Cr Compensation for Slain Doctor

The court, in its prima facie view, noted that despite the Chief Secretary's approval of the proposal to pay ₹50 lakhs to the deceased doctor's family, the amount was not disbursed. The family has been pursuing the matter in court for over nine years. Their request for the sanctioned amount was denied, citing the lack of approval for its release. Considering the seriousness of the incident, the court emphasized that the sanctioned compensation must be honored and paid with interest.

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