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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

Published on April 8, 2020April 9, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Legislation UpdatesNotifications

MHA writes to States to ensure availability of Essential Goods, by invoking provisions of Essential Commodities Act 1955, under lockdown to fight COVID-19

As part of maintaining smooth supply of essential items in the country, Union Home Secretary, Ajay Kumar Bhalla has written to all

Published on April 8, 2020April 8, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

COVID-19 | Raj HC | Notice issued to respond as to — what steps have been taken to safeguard citizens and to ensure that no unlawful manhandling, canning and spanking is perpetrated?

Rajasthan High Court: A Division Bench of G R Moolchandani and Narendra Singh Dhaddha, JJ. while addressing the present petition raised the question,

Published on April 7, 2020April 10, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Lockdown | All HC | Period of 12 months for award to be made under Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 — Extended

Allahabad High Court: A Division Bench of Govind Mathur, CJ and Siddhartha Verma, J. had issued certain direction earlier in order to

Published on April 7, 2020May 8, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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769 foreign tourists from all over the country register on ‘Stranded in India’ portal in first 5 days

The Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India has launched portal www.strandedinindia.com on 31st March 2020, with a view to identify, assist and

Published on April 6, 2020April 6, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

COVID-19 | J&K HC |Incidents of violence against healthcare professionals; Critical attention of Centre as well as Governments of Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh

Jammu and Kashmir High Court: A Division Bench of Gita Mittal, CJ and Rajnesh Oswal, J. flagged certain important issues with regard

Published on April 6, 2020April 10, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Legislation UpdatesNotifications

Lockdown | COVID-19 | Compliance with certain renewal, maintenance of records, code of conduct requirements in Pre-conception & Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques Rules suspended till 30th June,2020

G.S.R. 237(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (ivc) of sub-section (2) of section 32 of the Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic

Published on April 5, 2020April 5, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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COVID-19 | Lockdown | Del HC | Mentioning of urgent matters shall continue;Urgency must be explained by uploading a pdf file comprising of 1 page

In continuation of the directions issued vide Office Order No. 157/ RG/DHC/2020 dated 23.03.2020, this Court shall continue hearing extremely urgent matters

Published on April 4, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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COVID 19 | Exemption to specific services related to — Agri-produce Marketing, Anganwadi Workers and AYUSH from Lockdown Restrictions 

In response to queries being raised with regard to exemption of specific services under the Consolidated Guidelines on lockdown measures to fight

Published on April 3, 2020April 5, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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MHA writes to States/UTs to ensure smooth Disbursal of Money to beneficiaries of PM-GKY during 21-day Lockdown to fight COVID-19

The Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance had issued detailed guidelines on disbursal of money to beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Garib

Published on April 2, 2020April 2, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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COVID 19 | Strict Action to be taken by Authorities on Violators of Lockdown Measures: MHA to States [Read penal provisions against violation of lockdown]

Union Ministry for Home Affairs (MHA) had issued consolidated guidelines on lockdown measures to be taken by the Ministries/Departments of Government of

Published on April 2, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Legislation UpdatesRules & Regulations

Insurance Rules amended to cover risk on 3rd Party and Health Insurance policies pending renewal during the nationwide lockdown

G.S.R. 229 (E) .—In exercise of powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (5) of section 64VB of the Insurance Act, 1938, the

Published on April 2, 2020April 5, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Legislation UpdatesNotifications

Retirement of Government Servants on 31st March, 2020

In view of the unprecedented situation arising out of country-wide lockdown declared by the Government consequent to the outbreak of COVID-19, it

Published on March 31, 2020April 1, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Case BriefsSupreme Court

Coronavirus (COVID-19)| Don’t create panic by fake/misleading news: SC to Media on the plight of migrant workers

“We expect those concerned to appreciate the trepidation of the poor men, women and children and treat them with kindness.” Supreme Court:

Published on March 31, 2020April 3, 2020By Prachi Bhardwaj
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Legislation UpdatesNotifications

IBBI amends — IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016 amidst the nationwide lockdown for containment of COVID-19

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) amended the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons)

Published on March 31, 2020April 1, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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COVID-19 | Lockdown | NCLAT extends period of limitation applicable to pending proceedings/ interim orders, and directs banks to extend periods of Fixed Deposits

Upon requests for urgent listing of cases having been made telephonically to Registrar of this Appellate Tribunal from various persons, who were

Published on March 31, 2020April 1, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)| SC asks Centre to submit report on steps taken to prevent migration of workers during lockdown

Supreme Court:  A bench of Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justice L Nageswara Rao has sought a status report from the

Published on March 30, 2020April 1, 2020By Prachi Bhardwaj
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COVID-19 | 21 Days Lockdown | Manipur HC | Normal sitting of HC and District Courts suspended till 14th April, 2020

In continuation of Notifications No.49,50,51 and 53 of the High Court of Manipur issued to combat the pandemic spread of Corona Virus

Published on March 30, 2020April 1, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Legislation UpdatesNotifications

COVID-19 | To mitigate economic hardship of migrant workers, all States/UTs have been advised to create relief shelters with basic amenities

To alleviate sufferings of the people during the 21-day nationwide lockdown, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has communicated to the State/UT governments

Published on March 29, 2020April 1, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Legislation UpdatesNotifications

Union Labour Ministry notifies amendment in EPF Scheme to allow withdrawal of non-refundable advance by EPF members in the event of outbreak of pandemic

Union Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued notification GSR 225(E) amending EPF Scheme 1952 to allow withdrawal of non-refundable advance by

Published on March 29, 2020April 1, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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