In Brief
Four minor endosulfan victims in Kerala were denied Rs. 5 lakh compensation ordered by the Supreme Court on 10 January 2017, because the State categorized them in the 'Other' category deemed ineligible. The Supreme Court held that the State had no justification for this classification, noting that all four were clearly affected individuals undergoing active treatment. The Court directed payment to their natural guardians within two months. The contempt proceedings were disposed of, with liberty to revive if non-compliance continued.
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