In a landmark show of solidarity, India’s top industrialists have contributed ₹50 crore towards a group health insurance scheme for members of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA).

The initiative was unveiled by SCBA President and senior advocate Kapil Sibal during the Supreme Court’s 75th anniversary celebrations on May 21.

This marks the first time corporate India has united on such a large scale to support the welfare of legal professionals.

Major Contributions from India’s Business Leaders

The funding came from prominent names in the Indian business world, including:

• Vedanta Group

• Anil Ambani

• Gautam Adani

• Kumar Mangalam Birla

• Lakshmi Mittal

• The Dhirubhai Ambani Family

• Torrent Group

Each contributed between ₹5 and ₹10 crore, responding to personal appeals made by Sibal. “I rang up Vedanta—they gave ₹5 crore. I called my dear friend Anil Ambani—he couldn’t say no. I told Adani he’s the emperor of India now—he gave ₹5 crore. Birla and Mittal pitched in with ₹5 crore each. I asked the Ambani family to give ₹10 crore—and they did. Torrent Group joined with ₹5 crore,” Sibal said to enthusiastic applause.

Comprehensive Health Coverage for SCBA Members

Thanks to the ₹50 crore corpus, SCBA members will now receive a completely free, cashless group health insurance plan supported by United India Insurance. Key features of the scheme include:

• ₹2 lakh cover per family

• Inclusion of parents and in-laws

• Coverage of pre-existing conditions from day one

• Cashless treatment at over 15,000 hospitals across India

• ₹50,000 maternity benefit (for both normal and C-section deliveries)

• Coverage for congenital conditions, LASIK surgery, and ambulance services

“This isn’t just a policy—it’s a lifeline,” said Sibal. “Young lawyers come to court with dreams, but without a safety net. This is our way of telling them—we’ve got your back.”

CJI Emphasizes Support for Young Lawyers

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud also addressed the gathering, underscoring the importance of nurturing the next generation of legal professionals.

“The journey of the Supreme Court is inseparable from that of the Constitution. And it’s not just about the judges—it’s about both the bar and the bench,” he said. “It is now our collective responsibility to support and uplift young lawyers. I urge bar associations across the country to raise funds for this cause.”

The event also saw the release of Pillars of Justice, a commemorative book featuring critical essays on landmark Supreme Court judgments. The collection aims to inspire and challenge young legal minds.

“The book is meant for young academics—to read, critique, and evolve legal thought,” said Sibal. Contributors to the volume include noted legal scholars and advocates such as Gautam Bhatia, Rohit Sharma, Jhanvi Sindhu, Vikramaditya Narayan, Astha Sharma, and others.