Bombay HC Orders Rs. 50 Lakh Compensation to Widow of MSRTC Employee Who Died of COVID-19

The Bombay High Court ordered Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) to pay Rs. 50 lakh compensation to Sunita Bapu Jagtap, widow of an MSRTC employee who died of COVID-19 in April 2021. The court rejected MSRTC's claim that the deceased was not assigned essential services, noting his role exposed him to COVID risks while performing duties at the Wadala depot. The bench directed payment within eight weeks, with interest if delayed.