Union Govt Has Failed Kerala, ‘We Don’t Need Your Charity’: High Court On Refusal To Waive Loans For Wayanad Disaster Victims

In a petition filed by residents affected by a disaster in Wayanad, the Kerala High Court strongly criticised the Union government’s refusal to waive loans or extend relief. The bench observed that the central state has not done enough in disaster mitigation or compensation and rebuked the attitude of conditional charity over constitutional duty. The decision underscores the judiciary’s role in holding government accountable for equitable relief in times of crisis, particularly for vulnerable communities.