[COVID-19] Delhi HC hears plea for free medical assistance for lawyers; asks petitioner to join PIL on utilization of Advocates Welfare Fund

The Bench asked the petitioner to file an application in an already pending writ petition seeking the release of an ex gratia amount from the Advocates Welfare Fund for the benefit of Delhi lawyers during the pandemic.

The Delhi High Court today disposed of a petition seeking a direction to the Central and Delhi governments to provide funds to the Bar Council of Delhi to enable it to bear the medical expenses of advocates during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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