This document summarizes proceedings in the Supreme Court of India regarding two writ petitions filed seeking a direction to provide Rs. 4 lakh ex-gratia compensation to families of those who died from COVID-19. The petitioners argued this compensation is required under disaster relief funds. The government sought time to provide details on the relevant compensation scheme and guidelines. The court granted the government 10 days to file a counter affidavit and the petitioner 3 days to file a rejoinder, scheduling the next hearing for June 11.