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Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Independent Inquiry In Alleged Encounter Killings In UP's Chitrakoot Jail
A plea has been filed before the Apex Court seeking an independent inquiry into the latest killings happened in the Chitrakoot Jail of Uttar Pradesh through the agency of the best serving officer of CBI or NIA, under the aegis of Supreme Court.The plea has sought appointment of a Central Agency like CBI or a counter-terrorist agency like NIA, under supervision of the top Court to investigate...
COVID19- Can't Subject Genuine Pharmacy-Goers To Harassment Even If They Don't Have Doctor's Prescription: Manipur High Court
While issuing several directions to the State Administration to curb further spread of COVID-19 in the State of Manipur State, the Manipur High Court this week observed, "It is therefore not only for the State administration to be mindful and conscious of what is required of it at this time and to rise to the occasion but also for each and every citizen to do all that is within his ken...
Financial Aid To Lawyers- Justice Jitendra Chauhan & Punjab Ministers Donate Money To 'Punjab & Haryana High Court Bar Association'
In a press release issued by Punjab & Haryana High Court Bar Association, it has been informed that Justice Jitendra Chauhan Of Punjab & Haryana High Court contributed Rs. 1 Lac to the Lawyer's COVID Relief Fund, whereby Rs. 50,000/- financial aid has been given to the Members who suffered hospitalization due to Covid-19 and Rs. 10,000/- has been given on account of Home Isolation.The...
Set Up COVID Quarantine Facilities In All Court Complexes For Judicial Officers, Advocates: TN & Puducherry Bar Council Writes To Madras HC Chief Justice
In a letter sent to Madras High Court's Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee, the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu & Puducherry has requested directions to the government to establish quarantine beds within court campus for Judicial Officers, Advocates, Staffs & their family members — affected by Covid 19.The Letter also seeks the appointment of Nodal officers at Taluk and District levels...
Plea Before Supreme Court Seeks Ex Gratia Monetary Compensation Of 4 Lakhs For Families Of Those Who Succumbed To COVID-19
A plea has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking ex gratia monetary compensation of Rs. 4 lacs or notified ex gratia monetary compensation to the families of deceased who have succumbed to the COVID-19 pandemic.Submitting that Section 12 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, states that the National Authority shall recommend guidelines for minimum standards of relief to be provided...
"Ensure Correct Balance Between Patient's Well Being And Covid Situation": Delhi HC Directs AIIMS To Conduct Surgery On Cancer Patient Delayed Due To Covid
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed AIIMS, Delhi to fix a date and resume elective surgeries of a 44 year old cancer patient whose treatment was delayed after the AIIMS administration decided to close all OPDs and elective surgeries in view of the Covid 19 pandemic and diverted most of its human resources and infrastructure for covid care.A single judge bench comprising of Justice...
"Used His Muscle Power, Political Clout To Act As A Kingpin": Delhi Court Denies Bail To Tahir Hussain In Delhi Riots Cases
Observing that it is prima facie apparent that Tahir Hussain used his muscle power and political clout to act as a kingpin in planning, instigating and fanning the flames of communal conflagration, a Delhi Court on Saturday dismissed his bail applications in two Delhi Riots cases.Additional Sessions Judge Vinod Yadav denied the bail to Hussain in two FIRs in relation to information received...
Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Response On How It Intends To Obtain Supply Of Tocilizumab Drug
Observing that no assurance was given by Roche India, which enjoys the license of manufacturing Tocilizumab 400 mg, if any further stock can be supplied to India, the Delhi High Court on Thursday sought Centre's response on the demand of the said drug and how does the Centre intend to obtain the supplies of the said drug through Roche India and other global manufacturers.A single judge...
Breaking: CLAT 2021 Postponed On Account Of Surge In COVID Cases, Last Date To Submit Online Application Extended To June 15
The Executive Committee of the Consortium of National Law Universities has decided to postpone CLAT-2021 scheduled to be held on June 13, 2021.The Committee met on May 15, 2021 and took this decision after reviewing the surge of COVID-19 pandemic in the country and keeping in view of the health and safety of all stakeholders of CLAT.The Committee has also said that the new date of the Test...
Delhi High Court To Continue Hearing Extremely Urgent Matters Through Virtual Mode Till June 4, Notifies New Roster With Effect From May 17
In view of the alarming rise in the covid 19 cases in the national capital, the Delhi High Court has modified its earlier order thereby resolving that the existing system of hearings including the Courts of Registrars and Joint Registrars (Judicial), shall continue up to June 6. It was resolved vide order dated April 23 that the High Court and all the district courts shall continue to take...
Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Directions To Use PM CARES Fund To Procure Covid 19 Vaccines, Install Oxygen Plants In District Hospitals
A plea has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking directions to the PM-CARES Fund to fund immediate procurement of COVID-19 Vaccine, oxygen plants and generators and their installation in 738 district hospitals which are easily accessible at no costs to common people and presently desperately seeking medical oxygen for Covid treatment.The plea filed by Advocate Viplav Sharma has also...
Kerala Govt. Invokes 'Essential Articles Control Act' To Control Prices Of Items Essential To Treat COVID
In a significant move, days after the Government capped the rates for COVID-19 treatment in private hospitals, the Kerala Government on Friday (May 14) fixed the prices of Essential Articles which are generally used in the fight against COVID This move of the Government aims to check Black Marketing and Profiteering and the decision has been taken in view of the increasing number of COVID...