Safety Of Children Be Prioritized Ahead Of Possible Third Wave Of COVID, Urges Karnataka Commission For Protection Of Child Rights

The Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has urged the State Government to pre-plan for medical infrastructure for the safety of health and children as it is claimed by experts that in the third wave of Covid-19 the children will be affected more. In a letter written to the government on May 12 the commission has recommended that "Anticipating that the third...

NLU Delhi Postpones AILET 2021 Due To Covid 19 Pandemic, Revised Date To Be Announced In Due Course

In view of the covid 19 pandemic situation across the Country, the National Law University, Delhi has postponed AILET 2021 examination which was scheduled to take place on June 20 this year. However, the revised date shall be announced in due course. The date of submission of the online application forms is extended to June 25. Delete AILET- 2021 scheduled to be held on June 20, 2021...

COVID: Gauhati HC Seeks Details Of Female Foreigners Staying In Jails With Children Below 6 Years, Eligible Persons To Be Released From Jails

The Gauhati High Court on Tuesday directed the State Government to give details of the mothers, declared as foreigners, who are presently in jails with their children below 6 years and the period for which they have been put in jails within 48 hours.The Court also asked the State Government to give details of all such persons who are eligible to be released from jails in view of the...

Haryana High Powered Committee Issues Directions To Decongest Prisons In View Of COVID-19 Second Wave

On 11.05.2021, 14th meeting of the High Powered Committee was held under the Chairmanship of Mr. Justice Rajan Gupta, Judge, Punjab and Haryana High Court and Executive Chairman, Haryana State Legal Services Authority allowing release of convicts sentenced to imprisonment for more than 07 years who were released earlier on special parole under the categories...

Covid-19: Himachal Pradesh High Powered Committee Issues Directions For Decongestion Of Prisons, Maintenance Of Hygiene, Medical Facilities

Due to unprecedented surge in Covid-19, the High Powered Committee of Himachal Pradesh has ordered to decongest the prisons by releasing the inmates on interim bail/parole.The HPC held its meeting pursuant to the directions passed by the Supreme Court on May 7 for de-congestion of prisons. In a meeting held on Thursday, under the Chairpersonship of Justice Ravi Malimath, Executive...

Submit Status Report By May 31 On Release Of Prisoners Unable To Avail Bail Despite Getting Bail: Orissa High Court To State Govt

The Orissa High Court on Wednesday (May 12) sought a status report by May 31 from the State Government on the release of prisoners, who are languishing in jails and have been unable to avail bail despite being granted the same by the Courts.A Division Bench comprising of Chief Justice Dr. S. Muralidhar and Justice B. P. Routray was hearing two petitions concerning various issues persistent in...

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...

"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...

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...

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...