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COVID-19 Economic Impact — Legal Precedents

Updated 5 Mar 2026

Legal Precedents

State of Gujarat v. Mirzapur Moti Kureshi Kassab Jamat

2021

This case addressed the constitutional validity of COVID-19 lockdown measures and their economic implications. The Supreme Court upheld the state's power to impose restrictions…

Gajendra Sharma v. State of Uttar Pradesh

2020

This case dealt with the plight of migrant workers during COVID-19 lockdown and the state's obligation to provide relief. The court directed governments to provide free transport,…