Fact Check: Are schools banned from charging tuition fees for summer vacations?
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Grant of Consular Services to Foreign Nationals, presently residing in India due to travel restrictions in the context of COVID19 outbreak, till 30th April, 2020
In order to remove confusion in the public, it is informed that Union Ministry for Home Affairs (MHA), on 28.03.2020, had granted
Continue readingAllahabad HC notifies further combative measures in view of Corona Virus; E-Gate passes, Thermal screening, Judges to carry their belongings themselves & not by their staff
Resolutions undertaken by the Committees constituted for suggesting preventive and remedial measures for combating the impending threat of Corona Virus (COVID-19) was
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CEC & ECs to contribute to COVID Funding in the form of voluntary reduction of 30% of their basic salary from ECI for 1 year
At present, the country, as the rest of the world, is grappling with COVID-19 pandemic. It is evident that Government along with
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Tribute to Former Attorney General and Senior Advocate Ashok Desai: His luminosity will be remembered forever
Former Attorney General and Senior Advocate of Supreme Court of India Ashok Desai passes away. When a great man dies, for years the
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MHA writes to States/ UTs to ensure compliance of SC directions on Welfare of Migrant Labourers housed at Relief Shelters/Camps
In view of the Supreme Court of India directions regarding welfare of migrant labourers housed at relief shelters/camps in different parts of
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COVID 19 |Home Secretary asks the States to follow lockdown guidelines in letter and spirit
Kindly refer to the Guidelines on lockdown measures to be taken by Ministries/Departments of Government of India, States/Union Territory Governments and State/Union
Continue readingBreaking | DPIIT suggests list of activities essential to improve economy, requests MHA to allow certain activities once final decision regarding extension of lockdown is taken
The country is under lockdown to control the COVID-19 since 23-03-2020. However, to ensure that the essential supplies are not affected. Ministry
Continue readingCOVID 19 | Delhi High Court suspends summer break, to remain open for the month of June, 2020
In a unanimous decision by a Full Bench presided over by the Chief Justice, the Delhi High Court had resolved that the
Continue readingMHA directs all States/UTs to ensure strict compliance of lockdown measures to fight COVID 19 and not allow any social/religious gathering/procession
In view of the ensuing festivals in the month of April 2020, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed all States/UTs
Continue readingMoHFW has not suspended the PC & PNDT Act, which prohibits sex selection before or after conception
A section of the media is speculating that the PC&PNDT (Pre Conception and Pre Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act
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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 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 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 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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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 | 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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