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 | Health Secretary requests — Secretaries of States/UTs to submit compliance report with regard to directions of SC for migrant labourers
Supreme Court of India while disposing the Writ petitions No. 468/2020 & 469/2020 in public interest for redressal of grievances of migrant
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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
Continue reading[Coronavirus] Del HC | Central Govt. Advocate writes to take action against official’s negligence to prevent religious congregation at Nizamuddin
As reported by ANI, Central Government Advocate Gaurav Kant, wrote to the Chief Justice of Delhi High court for a suo moto
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COVID 19 | Indian Banks Assn. clarifies queries on RBI’s announcement of 3-months moratorium in view of Corona Virus Outbreak
RBI Moratorium on EMI: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Last week, the Reserve Bank of India announced a three-month moratorium on all term loans outstanding as
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Advisory for quarantine of migrant workers; Migrant workers will not be evicted by their employer/landlord
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an acute infectious respiratory disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Most people infected with the
Continue readingIndian Railways ready to modify 20000 coaches which can accommodate upto 3.2 lac possible beds for isolation needs
As part of COVID-19 preparedness, it has been decided by Indian Railways that it would be prepared to modify 20000 coaches into
Continue readingGovernment committed to — identify, isolate and quarantine COVID-19 positive Tabligh Jamaat workers in India post their congregation in Nizamuddin, Delhi
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) shared details of foreign and Indian Tabhlig Jamaat (TJ) workers in India with all States on
Continue readingCOVID-19 | Cargo flights carry medical supplies to eastern and southern parts of the country; private airlines also carry out critical supply operations
The Cargo flights were operated to carry medical supplies to Southern, eastern and north eastern regions on 30th March 2020. Details are as
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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
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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
Continue readingCOVID-19 | Sikkim HC| Guidelines issued in view of nationwide lockdown to continue upto 14th April, 2020
In view of complete nationwide lockdown for twenty-one days from the midnight of 24th March 2020, it is hereby informed to all
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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
Continue readingMHA initiates disciplinary proceedings against 4 officers of GNCTD for dereliction of duty regarding containment of COVID-19
It has been brought to the notice of the competent authority that the following officers, who were responsible to ensure strict compliance
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India’s response to COVID-19 has been pre-emptive, pro-active and graded. India had already put in place a comprehensive response system at its
Continue readingCOVID-19 | How to stay at home during lockdown? Doordarshan to bring back famed Ramayan on DD National
In view of the current Coronavirus situation in the country, and in interest of the people staying at home during the 21-day
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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
Continue readingCOVID-19 Pandemic | Telangana HC suspends Court functioning till 14-04-2020; Urgent matters to be taken through video conferencing
Telangana High Court declares suspension of regular Judicial and Administrative work till 14-04-2020. However, High Court will take up extreme urgent matters
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COVID-19 | Andhra Pradesh HC issues — Instructions regarding online filing of cases during lockdown period
Only imminently urgent cases will be heard in the High Court during lockdown period. Advocates/Parties-in-person shall inform the Registrar about the imminently
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