India’s Top Business Tycoons Unite to Fund Healthcare for Supreme Court Lawyers

India’s top industrialists—including Adani, Ambanis, Birla, and others—have collectively funded a ₹50 crore health insurance scheme for Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) members.

The initiative, announced during the Supreme Court’s 75th anniversary celebrations, was spearheaded by Kapil Sibal, who personally reached out to business leaders for contributions.

The scheme, underwritten by United India Insurance, provides ₹2 lakh coverage per family, including parents and in-laws, and covers pre-existing conditions from day one. It also offers cashless treatment across 15,000+ hospitals, ₹50,000 maternity benefits, and coverage for LASIK surgery, congenital conditions, and ambulance charges.

Sibal emphasized that the initiative is a lifeline for young lawyers, ensuring financial security as they enter the profession. The announcement was accompanied by the launch of Pillars of Justice, a book featuring essays on landmark Supreme Court judgments.

This move sets a precedent for corporate-backed welfare initiatives in the legal sector, with CJI BR Gavai urging other Bar Associations to adopt similar models.

The legal community has largely welcomed the ₹50 crore health insurance scheme for Supreme Court lawyers, seeing it as a landmark welfare initiative. Many lawyers, especially young professionals, have expressed relief at having financial security for medical expenses.

Kapil Sibal, who spearheaded the initiative, described it as a lifeline for lawyers entering the profession, ensuring they have a safety net while building their careers. The Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, praised the move and urged other Bar Associations to adopt similar models to support lawyers across the country.

The scheme’s cashless treatment, maternity benefits, and coverage for pre-existing conditions have been particularly appreciated, with many lawyers calling it a game-changer for the profession.