COVID-19
COVID-19| SC’s March 23 order on extension of limitation not applicable to the period of filing charge sheet under Section 167(2) CrPC
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Ashok Bhushan, SK Kaul and MR Shah, JJ has held that it’s order dated 23.03.2020, wherein
COVID-19| Prescribe uniform reasonable rates for treatment; Install CCTV cameras in Hospitals: SC issues elaborate directions
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Ashok Bhushan, SK Kaul and MR Shah, JJ has issued detailed directions in the matter relating
Telangana HC | Action sought against people refusing to bury dead bodies of people from minority community during COVID-19; Notice issued to State
Telangana High Court: A Division Bench of Raghvendra Singh Chauhan, CJ and Vijaysen Reddy, J. addressed matter wherein the concern with regard to
Del HC | Pictorial representation of “when and how to wear a mask” during COVID-19 times to be publicised through print and electronic media
Delhi High Court: A Division Bench of D.N. Patel, CJ and Prateek Jalan, J., addressed a petition wherein the issue was with regard
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[COVID-19] All HC | Uttar Pradesh Government to file status report on measures taken to address domestic violence victims grievances
Allahabad High Court: A Division Bench of Pankaj Mithal and Yashwant Varma, JJ., addressed a Public Interest Litigation wherein the issue pertained to
Advisory for managing Health care workers working in COVID and Non-COVID areas of the hospital
The health care personnel working in hospitals are at increased risk of acquiring the COVID-19 disease, if there is a breach in
COVID-19| No Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra this year: SC
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of SA Bobde, CJ and Dinesh Maheshwari and AS Bopanna, JJ has directed that there shall be
Telangana HC hears petition against police brutality during lockdown; “surprised” by explanation, seeks full report from police
Telangana High Court: The Division Bench of Raghvendra Singh Chauhan, CJ and B. Vijaysen Reddy, J., took cognizance of the petition against alleged
Shops covered under Punjab Shops & Commercial Establishment Act, 1958 allowed to open on all days for 3 months, conditions applied
In view of the Corona outbreak and its adverse affect of the economy, there is need to boost the economy by liberalization
COVID-19 | Bom HC | “Lockdown is still on; Complete access to justice yet at a distance” | Interim orders extended till 15th July, 2020
Bombay High Court: A Full Court of B.P. Dharmadhikari, CJ and A.A. Sayed, S.S. Shinde and K.K. Tated, JJ. on noting the fact
MHA | Slew of steps taken to tackle the COVID situation in Delhi; Testing for COVID-19 will be done as per new “Rapid Antigen” methodology
In pursuance of decisions taken by the Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a series of meetings held on Sunday and Monday,
Kar HC | In cases of ‘exceptional circumstances’ first remand proceedings can be permitted through video conferencing
Karnataka High Court: While deciding the issue of conducting remand proceedings under Section 167 of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 by use of
COVID-19| Direct States to pay salaries to Doctors and healthcare workers: SC tells Centre
Supreme Court: A 3-judge bench of Ashok Bhushan, S K Kaul and M R Shah, JJ directed Centre to issue directions to
Del HC | Deduction of 1 day’s salary not harsh or inadequate in view of pandemic: Petition challenging deduction for contribution to PM CARES rejected
Delhi High Court: A Division bench of Manmohan and Sanjeev Narula, JJ. while addressing the present petition stated that, wouldn’t a ‘stone
MHA | All Delhi hospitals speed up last rites of COVID-19 deceased
Following Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s directions, all Delhi hospitals speed up last rites of COVID-19 deceased Following directions of the Union
Bom HC | In view of the extraordinary circumstances arising due to Covid-19 pandemic, it is imperative for the Government and the citizens to work together
Bombay High Court: While deliberating upon the instant petitions, wherein various issues were raised vis-à-vis steps taken by the Maharashtra Government and
All HC | Government of U.P or Chief Medical Officer to file its reply on restrictions in regard to opening of OPD for treating non COVID19 patients
Allahabad High Court: A Division Bench of Pankaj Mithal and Yashwant Varma, JJ. have asked State Government or CMO to file its reply
Madras HC | Tablighi Jamaat | Foreigners who attended congregation not criminals: HC grants bail and allows return of foreigners to native country
Madras High Court: G.R. Swaminathan, J., while addressing a petition with regard to release of Tablighis, stated that, Covid-19 should teach us to