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COVID-19

Case BriefsHigh Courts

Coronavirus | Madras HC directs sufficient breaks and regular testing for Corona Warriors, expects hikes in their salaries

Madras High Court: A Division Bench of N. Kirubakaran and R. Hemalatha, JJ. while hailing and appreciating the round the clock service

Published on April 14, 2020April 17, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Coronavirus | Iconic red mail vans rendering yeoman Service in point to point delivery of essential medicines

Minister of Communications, Law & IT Ravi Shankar Prasad, has instructed Secretary Posts to ensure that delivery of medicines through Speed Post

Published on April 14, 2020April 14, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Lockdown | Madras HC resolves to continue extension of restricted functioning of HC & Subordinate Courts till 30th April, 2020

In view of the persisting status of the Corona Virus Pandemic, particularly as reported in the State of Tamil Nadu, and the

Published on April 14, 2020April 14, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Fact ChecksNews

Fact Check: Is the viral circular stating that Govt will pay 24% Employees’ Provident Fund for next 3 months for companies with less than 100 workers, where 90% employees earn upto Rs 15,000 per month, true?

Nilufer Bhateja, Editorial Assistant has put this story together

Published on April 14, 2020May 15, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Op EdsOP. ED.

Can Supreme Court direct imposition of financial emergency? – Constitutional contours in light of COVID-19

by Pruthvirajsinh Zala*

Published on April 13, 2020July 14, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Hot Off The PressNews

Allahabad HC notifies further combative measures in view of Corona Virus; E-Gate passes, Thermal screening, Judges to carry their belongings themselves & not by their staff

Resolutions undertaken by the Committees constituted for suggesting preventive and remedial measures for combating the impending threat of Corona Virus (COVID-19) was

Published on April 13, 2020April 13, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Legislation UpdatesNotifications

CM’s Relief Fund for COVID 19 shall not qualify as CSR expenditure

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has been receiving several references/ representations from various stakeholders seeking clarifications on eligibility of CSR expenditure

Published on April 13, 2020April 14, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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MHA writes to States/ UTs to ensure compliance of SC directions on Welfare of Migrant Labourers housed at Relief Shelters/Camps

In view of the Supreme Court of India directions regarding welfare of migrant labourers housed at relief shelters/camps in different parts of

Published on April 13, 2020April 13, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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COVID 19 |Home Secretary asks the States to follow lockdown guidelines in letter and spirit

Kindly refer to the Guidelines on lockdown measures to be taken by Ministries/Departments of Government of India, States/Union Territory Governments and State/Union

Published on April 13, 2020April 12, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Breaking | DPIIT suggests list of activities essential to improve economy, requests MHA to allow certain activities once final decision regarding extension of lockdown is taken

The country is under lockdown to control the COVID-19 since 23-03-2020. However, to ensure that the essential supplies are not affected. Ministry

Published on April 12, 2020April 13, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Legislation UpdatesNotifications

MHA directs all States/UTs to provide — necessary Police Security to Doctors and Medical Staff fighting COVID 19 — in view of incidents of harassment

In view of reported incidents of harassment of Doctors and Medical Staff, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed all States/UTs

Published on April 12, 2020April 12, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
1 Comment1979 views
Hot Off The PressNews

COVID 19 | Delhi High Court suspends summer break, to remain open for the month of June, 2020

In a unanimous decision by a Full Bench presided over by the Chief Justice, the Delhi High Court had resolved that the

Published on April 12, 2020April 12, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

Cal HC | Govt. must take care of children of migrant labourers arrived in the State since outbreak of COVID-19

“A time has come when we have to make compassion go viral in the months ahead, so that together we wither the

Published on April 10, 2020May 1, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

Breaking |NHRC asks Centre about arrangements made for mentally ill people roaming on streets during COVID lockdown

The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, India, has taken cognizance of a complaint on the alleged violation of human rights of the

Published on April 10, 2020April 11, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Legislation UpdatesNewsNotifications

MHA directs all States/UTs to ensure strict compliance of lockdown measures to fight COVID 19 and not allow any social/religious gathering/procession

In view of the ensuing festivals in the month of April 2020, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed all States/UTs

Published on April 10, 2020April 12, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

COVID 19 | Madras HC declines petition to restrain publication and distribution of newspapers amid fears of spread of Coronavirus; Print media echoes the views of the people

Madras High Court: A Division Bench of N. Kirubakaran and R. Hemalatha, JJ. while addressing a petition, quoted the below with regard

Published on April 10, 2020April 17, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Hot Off The PressNews

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

Published on April 10, 2020May 15, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

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

Published on April 10, 2020April 17, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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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

Published on April 9, 2020April 9, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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Case BriefsHigh Courts

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

Published on April 9, 2020April 17, 2020By Bhumika Indulia
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