Cabinet approves Special Liquidity Scheme for NBFCs/HFCs to address their Liquidity Stress
Union Cabinet, has given its approval to the proposal of the Ministry of Finance to launch a new Special Liquidity Scheme for
COVID-19
Lockdown 4 Guidelines amended | “Domestic air travel passengers” deleted from list of prohibited activities
Ministry of Home Affairs Order the following amendment in the guidelines on lockdown measures for strict implementation by Ministries/Departments of Government of
Breaking | Domestic civil aviation operations to recommence in a calibrated manner from 25th May, 2020
Domestic civil aviation operations will recommence in a calibrated manner from Monday 25th May 2020. All airports & air carriers are being
Union Cabinet approves — AtmaNirbhar Bharat Package for allocation of food grains to the migrants/stranded migrants
Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval for allocation of food grains from Central Pool to approximately 8 crore migrants /
Cal HC | Mismanagement of COVID-19 situation in State of West Bengal: MHA and State Government to file their reports
Calcutta High Court: A Division Bench of Thottathil B. Radhakrishnan, CJ and Arijit Banerjee, J., asked MHA and State Government of West Bengal
Bom HC | BMC not accepting “COVID-19 Negative” test reports by Private Hospitals; Exorbitant fee being charged taking advantage of lockdown: Response of MCGM awaited
Bombay High Court: A Division Bench of Dipankar Datta, CJ and S.S. Shinde, J., addressed a Public Interest Litigation filed highlighting issues being
Chambers in Delhi High Court Complex to open in shift-wise manner; Face Mask mandatory for Advocates
Registrar General of Delhi High Court acceded to the proposal of Providing access to Lawyers to their respective chambers situated in three
Utt HC | Private unaided schools cannot ask for tuition fees from children who are unable to access online classes
Uttaranchal High Court: A Division Bench of Ramesh Ranganathan, CJ and R.C. Khulbe, J., directed slew of directions to be followed in pursuance
COVID-19 | Dispel rumours, give clarity on train/bus departures: MHA to States; District Authorities must give their requirements to Railways
In a communication to the States, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has noted that fear of COVID-19 infection and apprehension of
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[COVID-19] Payment of Wages | MHA ceases directive for payment of wages to workers without any deduction
What did Ministry of Home Affairs state in the May 17th, 2020 Order with regard to the ‘Payment of Wages’? On 29th
What are the National Directives for COVID-19 Management?
National Directives for COVID-19 Management Compulsory wearing of face cover in public and work places. Spitting in public and work places punishable
All HC | “…No doubts that State of U.P. is leaving no stone unturned in extending medical relief”; Court asks State Govt. to do work in a more organised manner with regard to COVID-19
Allahabad High Court: A Division Bench of Govind Mathur, CJ and Siddharth Varma, J., while addressing the present Public Interest Litigation stated that,
COVID-19 | States/UTs cannot dilute restrictions imposed with regard to Lockdown 4
States/UTs cannot dilute restrictions imposed in MHA guidelines, can only make them stricter based on local level assessment and Health Ministry Guidelines.
Del HC | “Purpose of helpline number is to help people and thus remain functional”; GNCTD to ensure uninterrupted working of helpline numbers dedicated for transit of migrant workers
Delhi High Court: A Division Bench of D.N. Patel, CJ and C. Hari Shankar, J., addressed a grievance of petitioner was with regard to
BREAKING | Nationwide Lockdown extended till 31st May, 2020; List of activities “NOT” allowed and permitted
Ministry of Home Affairs issues order to extend the nationwide lockdown till 31st May, 2020. Operative Portion of the NDMA Order: “Considering
National Migrant Information System for capturing information on movement of migrants and better inter-State co-ordination launched
Government of India has allowed the movement of migrant workers by buses and ‘Shramik’ special trains to enable them to travel to
Madras HC | “Host State in which migrant workers were working should be made accountable for their safety & well being; States expected to act in unison, rendering assistance to poorer section”
Madras High Court: A Division Bench of N. Kirubakaran and R. Hemalatha, JJ., while addressing a petition, held that, “It is not only
Del HC | Additional Advocate General, Government of Haryana assures Court that issuance of e-passes to people manning essential services has started
Delhi High Court: A Division Bench of Manmohan and Sanjeev Narula, JJ., addressed a Public Interest Litigation with regard to issuance of e-passes
