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
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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
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Petition for removal of Karnataka-Kerala border disposed of after SG apprises agreement already been reached between States
Supreme Court: The Court has on Tuesday disposed of a petition filed by Congress MP Rajmohan Unnithan seeking directions to open the
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COVID-19| Supreme Court issues guidelines on functioning of courts through video conferencing
Supreme Court: Faced with the unprecedented and extraordinary outbreak of a pandemic, the 3-judge bench of SA Bobde, CJ and Dr. DY
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SC quashes Income Tax department notice to NDTV seeking to re-assessment of for financial year 2007-08
Supreme Court: IN a major for the NDTV Ltd, the bench of L. Nageswara Rao and Deepak Gupta, JJ has quashed the
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COVID-19| SC refuses to entertain plea seeking requisition of private properties to provide shelter to migrant workers
Supreme Court: The bench of L. Nageswara Rao and Deepak Gupta, JJ refused to entertain the interim application which sought direction to
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COVID-19| We are making masks, sanitisers, etc available to public at reasonable price: Govt. tells SC
Supreme Court: The bench of L. Nageswara Rao and Deepak Gupta, JJ has directed the Central Government to ensure fair and equitable
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COVID-19| SC issues extensive directions to protect children in Protection Homes from spread of coronavirus
Supreme Court: Taking sup motu cognizance of the issue involving protection of children who fall within the ambit of Juvenile Justice (Care
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COVID-19| SC seeks Centre’s response on plea seeking payment of basic minimum wages to migrant workers
Supreme Court: A bench of L. Negeswara Rao and Deepak Gupta, JJ has issued a notice to the Central government on a
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COVID-19| Not appropriate to impose a financial emergency right now; SC adjourns the matter
Supreme Court: A bench of Dr. DY Chandrachud and MR SHah, HH has adjourned for two weeks hearing on a Public Interest
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COVID-19| Agusta Westland VVIP chopper scam middleman Christian Michel seeks bail; SC asks him to approach HC
Supreme Court: A bench of Dr. DY Chandrachud and MR Shah, JJ on asked the counsel of Christian Michel, the alleged middleman
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COVID-19| SC seeks Centre’s response on PIL calling for WHO-approved protection kits for health care professionals
Supreme Court: A bench headed by Dr. DY Chandrachud, J has sought the Central government’s response on a public interest litigation seeking
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Supreme Court Monthly Roundup – March 2020
TOP NEWS COVID-19 Here’s the list of directions issued by CJI Bobde in the light of Coronavirus lockdown SC restricts it’s functioning
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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:
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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
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)| Notice issued to Centee on plea seeking immediate evacuation of Indian pilgrims stranded in Iran’s Qom
Supreme Court: A bench of Dr. DY Chandrachud and Surya Kant, JJ on Friday issued a notice to the Central government on
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)| Here’s the list of directions issued by CJI Bobde in the light of Coronavirus lockdown
The Chief Justice of India, Justice SA Bobde has issued a number of directions in the light of the lockdown declared by
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)| Overcrowding of prisons is serious concern; Consider releasing prisoners on parole/bail: SC to States/UTs
“Having regard to the provisions of Article 21 of the Constitution of India, it has become imperative to ensure that the spread
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)| SC extends limitation period for filing petitions/applications/suits/appeals, etc.
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of SA Bobde, CJ and L. Nageswara Rao and Surya Kant, JJ invoked its power under Article
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)| No in-person hearings in SC till further notice; Extremely urgent matters to be heard via video conference
Supreme Court: A 3-judge bench of SA Bobde, CJ and L. Nageswara Rao and Surya Kant, JJ said it was mulling a
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