MoHFW 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 | 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
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
Lockdown | 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
Coronavirus | 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
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
People 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
COVID-19| SC refuses to pass blanket order for release of prisoners above 50 years of age on parole
Supreme Court: A bench of Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justices L Nageswara Rao has refused to pass any blanket order
COVID-19| Doctors and healthcare professionals are “warriors”; protect them: SC issues directions
Supreme Court: A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan and S Ravindra Bhat has said that doctors and healthcare professionals are “warriors” in
COVID 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
COVID-19| Don’t charge exorbitant fees from public for Coronavirus testing: SC asks Centre
Supreme Court: A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan and S Ravindra Bhat has suggested that the Centre should create a mechanism wherein
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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
COVID-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
COVID-19 | Kar HC | Petition seeking direction to keep open wine shops for few hours during lockdown period in State of Karnataka — dismissed
Karnataka High Court: A Division Bench of Abhay S. Oka, CJ and B.V. Nagarathna, J. dismissed a petition on the ground that
COVID-19| Ensure that prisoners released on parole are not left stranded due to lockdown: SC to Centre
Supreme Court: The bench of SA Bobde, CJ and L. Nageswara Rao, J has asked the Union of India to ensure that
COVID-19| Petition in SC seeking complete ban on all activities of the Tablighi Jamaat
Supreme Court: A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking direction for the government to impose a complete ban on
ICJ extends period during which no hearings or judicial meetings will be held in view of COVID-19 to — 31-05-2020
The ICJ extends the period during which no hearings or judicial meetings will be held. THE HAGUE, 7 April 2020: Given the
COVID-19| Centre submits affidavit on plea seeking minimum wages for migrant workers during lockdown
Supreme Court: The bench headed by CJI SA Bobde has slated for April 13 hearing on a public interest litigation seeking immediate
COVID-19 | Del HC | Dr Shivendra Mohan Singh of Fortis Healthcare, in his Cell, is in isolation and is maintaining “social distancing”; hence denied interim bail
Delhi High Court: Mukta Gupta, J. dismissed a petition for grant of interim bail filed by Dr Shivendra Mohan Singh of Fortis healthcare.