SC asks MEA to appoint nodal officer, help families killed or missing in Russia-Ukraine war

In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Central government to appoint a nodal officer in the Ministry of External Affairs to coordinate with the families of those who died, went missing, or suffered injuries while fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war. The Supreme Court also asked the MEA to give details in vernacular languages to families of those who died, injured or went missing during Russia-Ukraine conflict.

The matter was heard by a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana and the bench asked the the MEA to facilitate DNA matching of family members with the mortal remains.

SC asks MEA to help affected families with compensation claims

The apex court also directed the MEA to help the affected families in filing compensation claims before the Russian Embassy and to provide all relevant information and updates in vernacular languages.

Apart from this, the Supreme Court also asked the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and state legal services to help the families in securing the mortal remains of their relatives and pursuing compensation claims.