SC Hears Petition Over Fake Medical Certificates; Seeks Suggestion 

Expressing concerns over fake medical certificates for COVID-19 ex-gratia, the Supreme Court sought suggestion to curb the same from the Central Government. Solicitor Advocate General of India (SAGI) Tushar Mehta suggested a duration for COVID-19 victims, seeking Rs 50,000 compensation. The court also ordered an independent probe and sought the Government to prepare a mechanism to curb the fake certificate issue. However, the matter has been posted to March 14.