New Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has emphasised the urgent need for welfare schemes to support families of deceased advocates, noting that many depend entirely on the professional earnings of lawyers and are left in financial distress after their demise. She had challenged the rejection of her claim for Rs 10 lakh under the Chief Minister Advocates Welfare Scheme (CMAWS), after her son's death on August 2, 2023. While upholding the denial of the claim, the Court expressed empathy for the mother's plight. Importantly, the judges highlighted that the Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) had already sanctioned financial aid of Rs 10,000 per month for a period of two years, commencing from December 2023, under its Indigent and Disabled Lawyers Committee. However, the Bench observed that such ad hoc relief was not sufficient and broader policy measures were required.