Delhi Deputy CM Writes To Defense Minister, Seeks Armed Forces Support For Setting Up, Operationalize Covid Facilities

The Delhi Deputy CM, Manish Sisodia, has written to Defense Minister Rajnath Singh for lending services of armed forces to set up and operationalize covid health facilities with about 10,000 oxygenated Non ICU beds and 1000 ICU beds along with arrangements for supply of medical oxygen for such facilities.The letter written by the Deputy CM dated 2nd May 2021 reads thus:"Indian Army has...

"Protectionism Operating Against Women's Interest To Be Viewed With Reservation": Kerala HC Declines Stay On Quash Of 'Men Only' Job Condition

When declining to stay the operation of a Single Judge's ruling that allowed a woman to a 'males-only' job position, the Kerala High Court made crucial observations on protectionism how the notion operated to constrain women within the proverbial glass ceiling. A Division Bench of Justices Devan Ramachandran and MR Anitha were considering an appeal preferred by the Managing Director...

BBMP Appoints Nodal Officer For Medical Assistance To Advocates Affected By COVID19

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has appointed Dr.Venkatesh as Nodal Officer to provide all required medical assistance/arrangements to advocates and their family members infected with Covid-19. President of the Advocates Association of Bengaluru, A P Ranganatha said "​On the request of the Advocates Association Bengaluru, the High Court convened a Virtual Meeting...

"Protections Afforded By Article 21 Would Indubitably Encompass Right Of Non-Refoulement": Manipur HC Allows 7 Myanmarese Citizens To Approach UNHCR

In a significant Judgment, the Manipur High Court on Monday (May 3) ordered safe passage to New Delhi for seven Myanmarese persons to enable them to avail suitable protection from the UNHCR. The division bench comprising of Chief Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice Lanusungkum Jamir was dealing with the matter concerning 7 Myanmarese citizens, who entered India illegally, and...

Patna High Court To Decide Viability Of Establishing NGO-Run Covid Care Centres Exclusively For Lawyers

The Patna High Court will today consider the feasibility of establishing COVID Care Centres, exclusively for benefit of Lawyers, in case they are infected with COVID-19 virus, the disease is mild and the main requirement is of their isolation and care. A Division Bench comprising of Justices CS Singh and Mohit Kumar Shah is awaiting a report in this regard, to be submitted by the...

Where Motor Accident Caused Trauma To Claimant's Heirs And There Is Nexus Between Accident And Death, Heirs Entitled to Compensation: Allahabad HC

In an appeal from a motor accident claim, the Allahabad High Court recently underscored the importance of ensuring the claimant(s) received the compensation they were entitled to in the event of a dispute between the owner of the vehicle that caused the accident and the insurer.To this end, the Bench of Justices Dr Kaushal Jayendra Thaker and Justice Ajit Singh emphasised that even the...

'Covid-19 Can't Be Managed By Same Department Created To Oversee Healthcare System In Normal Situations': Patna High Court Mulls Constituting Expert Committee

The Patna High Court on Friday observed that it may not be feasible for the State Health Department, created to oversee the healthcare system in normal circumstances, to manage the recent surge in Covi-19 cases. A Division Bench comprising of Justices CS Singh and Mohit Kumar Shah opined that it may be appropriate to constitute a Committee of Experts, to advise and guide the...

'Take It In The Right Spirit, As A Bitter Pill' : Supreme Court To Election Commission In Plea Against 'Murder Charge' Remark Of Madras High Court

"Take it as a bitter pill; in the right spirit", said the Supreme Court to the Election Commission of India (ECI) while hearing the petition filed by the ECI against the oral observations made by the Madras High Court that ECI was "singularly responsible for COVID second wave" and that its officers "should probably be booked for murder". A Bench of Justices DY Chandrachud...

BREAKING - Media Cannot Be Stopped From Reporting Oral Remarks Of Judges; Court Discussions Are Of Public Interest : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday said that media cannot be stopped from reporting the oral observations made by the judges during the hearing of a case.The Court observed that the discussions in the court are of public interest, and that the people are entitled to know how the judicial process is unfolding in the Court through the dialogue between the bar and the bench.The Court also added that...

Covid-19: Students' Interest Is Our Primary Concern, Have Postponed State Board's Intermediate Examinations: Andhra Pradesh Govt Tells High Court

The Andhra Pradesh Government has informed the High Court that its education department has taken a decision to postpone the 1st and 2nd year Intermediate Examinations until further orders. Advocate General S. Sriram has informed a Division Bench comprising of Justices C. Praveen and M Ganga Rao that in pursuance of the petition seeking stay on the conduct of State Board examination,...

Court Functioning & Advocates' Safety Amid COVID: P&H Bar Council Seeks ₹100 Crore Financial Help For 'Needy Advocates'

In view of the Surge in COVID Cases, the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana in its emergent meeting held on Friday (April 30) has decided to take some steps with regard to the functioning of the Courts and safety of Advocates in Punjab, Haryana & Chandigarh. Resolution No. 1 The Council acknowledged the "acute shortage of steroids, oxygen requirements, ventilation care...

'Political Party Leaders Must Lead by Example': Madras High Court Exhorts Political Leaders, Party Rank And File To Abide By COVID Norms

In the course of its order after taking up its own motion matter concerning the State of Tamil Nadu's Covid-19 response and measures adopted on the day votes were counted, the Madras High Court exhorted political party leaders, media personnel and citizens adhere to guidelines issued by the State and the Election Commission, follow norms and cooperate with authorities in public interest.The...