COVID 19 | All HC takes cognizance of adverse affect of COVID 19 on advocates, issues notice to Bar Councils in the State asking for steps taken by them for welfare of advocates
A virus infection that originated from the Republic of China in the month of December, 2019 has taken the entire globe in
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COVID 19 | Bom HC | State Govt. to ensure that no person should go hungry and basic necessities reach individuals including the ones in remote areas
Bombay High Court: A. A. Sayed, J. addressed issues pertaining to migrant labourers, homeless and other marginalised communities in the city of Mumbai
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COVID 19 | Cal HC | Urgent matters to be taken up through video conferencing from 9th April, 2020 to 30th April, 2020
It is hereby notified for information of all concerned that upon consideration of the prevailing situation of the pandemic of COVID-19 (Corona
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RBI permits greater space to State Governments/ UTs for availing overdraft facilities
In order to provide greater flexibility to the State Governments to tide over their cashflow mismatches, RBI, on a review, has decided
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A.P. HC issues — guidelines for hearing of cases through video conferencing during lockdown period in the Subordinate Courts
Andhra Pradesh High Court issues guidelines for hearing of cases through video conferencing during lockdown period in the Subordinate Courts Following are
Continue readingLockdown | Madras HC issues notice with respect to a petition seeking order on provision of cash benefits at the doorstep of beneficiaries through bank correspondents
Madras High Court: A Division Bench of N. Kirubakaran and R. Hemalatha, JJ. addressed a petition seeking an order regarding distribution of cash
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LG of NCT of Delhi authorises — Commr. of police to exercise power of detaining authority under S. 3(2) of NSA
No. F.2/1/88-HP-II/ Pt.-I/775-78.—Whereas the Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is satisfied that it is necessary to do so;
Continue readingRajasthan High Court starts the e-filing facility
Rajasthan High Court has started the e-filing facility. The status of e-filed cases will be regularly updated on SMS and email address
Continue readingCoronavirus | Madras HC expresses concern about TN getting lesser fund to fight COVID 19; appeals people against congregation; directs police to seize vehicles violating S. 144 CrPC
Madras High Court: A Division Bench of N. Kirubakaran and R. Hemalatha, JJ. while deciding a matter stated that, “If we are not
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Bom HC | Burial of dead body of any minority community person afflicted by COVID-19 — not prevented by BMC
Bombay High Court: A.A. Sayed, J. while addressing a petition held that, the circular issued by municipal corporation of Mumbai does not prevent
Continue readingPeople affected with COVID-19, healthcare workers, sanitary workers & police facing discrimination due to floating of misinformation about infection
Addressing Social Stigma Associated with COVID-19 Public health emergencies during outbreak of communicable diseases may cause fear and anxiety leading to prejudices
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COVID 19 | Wearing of masks — compulsory in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi
As reported by several media reports, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)had issued a circular with regard to wearing of face masks mandatory while
Continue readingCOVID 19 | Income Tax Department to release all pending income tax refunds up to Rs 5 lakhs immediately
In the context of the COVID-19 situation and with a view to provide immediate relief to the business entities and individuals, it
Continue readingAdvisory regarding containing and management of COVID-19 in National Parks/Sanctuaries/Tiger Reserves
In view of the spread of COVID 19 in the country and a recent news report on a Tiger being infected with
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Online Court whose time has come!
by Kirit Javali* & Vivek Prasad**
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Breaking | COVID-19 | Complete Sealing of hotspots in 15 districts of Uttar Pradesh
The Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh R.K. Tiwari, addressed a letter to Commissioner/District Magistrate/ Police Commissioner/ S.S.P/S.P. of 15 Districts and gave
Continue readingCOVID-19 | Kar HC | State Govt. to file response in petition for protection, salary payment and statutory benefits to medical practitioners and ASHA workers
Karnataka High Court: A Division Bench of Abhay Shreeniwas Oka, CJ and B.V. Nagarathna, J. while addressing the present petition asked the State Government
Continue readingMHA writes to States to ensure availability of Essential Goods, by invoking provisions of Essential Commodities Act 1955, under lockdown to fight COVID-19
As part of maintaining smooth supply of essential items in the country, Union Home Secretary, Ajay Kumar Bhalla has written to all
Continue readingCOVID-19 | Telangana HC resolves to cancel summer vacations both for High Court and Subordinate Courts
Considering the fact that the lockdown may be lifted in a phased manner and 100% opening of the courts may lead to
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