EDPB publishes final version of Guidelines on targeting of social media users
On April 22, 2021, the European Data Protection Board (‘EDPB’) published the final version of its guidelines on the targeting of social
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COVID-19 | Karnataka announces 14 days lockdown in the State
Karnataka Government has announced 14-day complete lockdown from April 26, 2021 6pm to reduce the number of infections and to break the
Continue readingMinistry of Home Affairs bans use of liquid oxygen for industrial or non-medical purposes; no exceptions allowed
The Ministry of Home Affairs through Order No. 40-6/2020-DM-I(A), exercised under Section 10(2)(l) and Section 65 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005
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Sitting Supreme Court judge Justice MM Shantanagoudar passes away
In a sad news coming from the Supreme Court, Justice MM Shantanagoudar has passed away on 24.04.2021 after a prolonged illness. He
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Justice NV Ramana sworn in as the 48th Chief Justice of India
Justice NV Ramana took oath as the 48th Chief Justice of India in a small ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan due to
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COVID-19| Maharashtra Government issues new directions under ‘Break the chain’ initiative
COVID-19| Maharashtra Government issues new new directions under ‘Break the chain’ initiative which will be effective from April 22, 2021 till May
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Black Lives Matter || The Verdict is out! Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin held guilty of killing George Floyd
Marking a significant moment in the fight against racism in America, former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin, who knelt on George Floyd’s
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COVID-19 surge| Supreme Court to hear only urgent matters from April 22, 2021. Here’s the list of matters that can be treated as “urgent”
The Supreme Court has notified that only urgent matters will be listed for hearing w.e.f. 22.04.2021. The Circular, further, states that the
Continue readingCOVID-19 Surge | Rajasthan High Court: Jodhpur and Jaipur Bench shall function only through video conferencing for urgent matters instituted in year 2021 till 3rd May, 2021 [Read Directions]
For effective containment of the rapid spread of Covid-19, the State Government has issued an order dated 18.04.2021 and prohibited various activities
Continue readingSurge in COVID-19 cases leads to extension of lockdown in Bilaspur District resulting in extension of limited functioning of Chhattisgarh HC
District Collector, Bilaspur vide an Order dayed 18-04-2021 extended the lockdown in Bilaspur District where the High Court is situated, till 26-04-2021.
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Government of India announces a Liberalised and Accelerated Phase 3 Strategy of Covid-19 Vaccination from 1st May, 2021
In its Phase-III, the National Vaccine Strategy aims at liberalised vaccine pricing and scaling up of vaccine coverage. The main elements of
Continue readingCOVID-19 Surge | Breaking the Chain: Allahabad High Court to remain closed between 20-24 April; Only urgent cases to be taken up from 26th April
With the objective to break the COVID-19 infection chain at High Court, Allahabad and at Lucknow Bench, vide resolution dated 19-04-2021 has
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COVID-19| Preventive measures issued by Ministry of Education to contain the spread of COVID-19
Ministry of Education issues preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 at workplaces. Key measures are: All Director/ Deputy Secretary (Divisional
Continue readingSurge in COVID-19 Cases | Jammu and Kashmir High Court to continue functioning in virtual mode till 30th April, 2020
Virtual Hearing Jammu and Kashmir High Court extend its Order dated 5-04-2021 with regard to the virtual mode of hearing due to
Continue readingCOVID-19 Upsurge in Delhi | Courts to switch to virtual mode from physical hearing, only extremely urgent matters to be taken up [Detailed Notifications]
Due to the alarming upsurge in the Covid-19 cases in the NCT of Delhi, all Benches of Delhi High Court shall, with
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COVID-19 | Lockdown imposed in Delhi from 10 PM today till 5 AM on April 26, 2021
Curfew on the movement of individuals has been imposed in the territory of NCT of Delhi with effect from 10 PM on
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COVID-19| Rajasthan imposes 14 day Lockdown till May 3, 2021
A two-week strict lockdown in Rajasthan has been announced by the State Government from April 19 to May 3, 2021. Key points:
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14-days home quarantine ordered by Delhi Government for Kumbh Mela returnees
The Government of Delhi has issued a notification announcing 14-day home quarantine for Kumbh Mela returnees. The notification stated that all those
Continue readingMadras HC notifies that lawyer’s chamber shall remain closed from 17th April, 2020; Virtual Hearing of Cases to continue
COVID-19 Upsurge | Madras High Court Even though the situation in Tamil Nadu may be better than other places in the country,
Continue readingCOVID-19 Surge | Telangana HC to conduct hearing of cases virtually with immediate effect
Telangana High Court while considering the upsurge in COVID-19 cases has decided to conduct the hearing of cases by all the Benches
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