JK Govt grants Rs 1 cr relief for lawyers whose livelihoods hit by COVID-19 lockdown

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday granted financial relief of Rs one crore to lawyers whose livelihoods have been severely hit due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown.

            Lt Governor G C Murmu on Wednesday handed over a cheque of Rs one crore to Registrar General, Jammu and Kashmir High Court, Jawad Ahmad in the presence of High Court Bar Association Jammu president Abhinav Sharma here.

            A Raj Bhawan spokesperson said Lt Governor G C Murmu handed over a cheque of Rs one crore as relief to financially distressed lawyers whose livelihoods have been severely hit due to the ongoing coronavirus lockdown. (AGENCIES)