SC directs MEA nodal officer for Russian war compensation
By The BriefBrief
Supreme Court asks MEA to appoint a nodal officer, coordinate families, and use DNA matching for compensation claims.
WHO:Supreme Court of India
WHAT:Ordered the Ministry of External Affairs to appoint a nodal officer to coordinate with families of Indians who joined the Russian military, including DNA matching and help with compensation claims.
WHEN:Jul 31, 2026 at 4:08 AM ET
WHERE:India
WHY:To facilitate families’ compensation claims for Indians who joined the Russian military and for whom DNA matching assistance is needed.
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