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Corpses Floating In Ganga: NHRC Seeks Response From Centre, Govt Of UP & Bihar
The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the Centre and the Governments of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar over the viral news of corpses found floating in the river Ganga. The Commission has asked the Chief Secretaries of both the States and the Secretary, Union Ministry of Jal Shakti (Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation), to file an...
P&H HC Seeks State's Response On Participation Of Corporate Houses For Providing Ambulances, Oxygen Beds, Ventilators To Govt Hospitals Under CSR
The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday sought the response of States of Punjab, Haryana and UT of Chandigarh to ask the corporate houses for their participation in fighting the covid 19 crisis by providing ambulances, oxygen beds, ventilators, CT Scan machines etc. to Government Hospitals. A division bench comprising of Justice Rajan Gupta and Justice Karamjit Singh also asked the...
Not Giving Second Dose Of COVID Vaccine Is Violation Of Article 21 : Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court on Thursday observed that not giving second dose of COVID-19 vaccine will be a violation of fundamental right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution.The Court in its order said "Once dose is due it is the obligation of the state government to provide the second dose. If a second dose is not provided, it will be a violation of fundamental rights of citizens...
Allahabad HC Seeks Govt's Response On A PIL Seeking Free Of Cost COVID Treatment For Lawyers, Their Families
Dealing with a Public Interest Litigation Petition seeking free-of-cost treatment to the lawyers and their wards suffering from Covid-19 or reimbursement of the amount incurred on treatment of Covid-19, the Allahabad High Court on Wednesday (May 12) directed the State and Central Government to seek instructions in the matter.A Division Bench of Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Manish...
"Precious Life Shouldn't Be Lost Due To Deficiencies In Matter Of Oxygen Supply": Bombay High Court Directs Centre To Supply Allotted Oxygen Quota To Goa
Noting that there were almost 40 Covid related casualties at the Goa Medical College the previous day, the Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court today directed the Central Government to ensure that the allotted quota is made available to the State at the earliest. The Bench of of Justice M. S. Sonak & Justice N. W. Sambre expressed its anguish that some logistical gave rise...
Won't Arrest Param Bir Singh Till May 20, Maharashtra Police Tells Bombay High Court
Former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh will not be arrested in the FIR lodged against him and 32 others till May 20, the Maharashtra government informed the Bombay High Court. The Thane Police is investigating the case lodged by a subordinate officer for various offences under the SC/ST Act, Civil Rights Protection Act, Maharashtra Police Act and IPC. The State agreed to...
Plea In Delhi High Court Seeks Mandatory Establishment Of Medical Oxygen PSA Plants In All The Delhi Hospitals
A Petition has been moved before the Delhi High Court seeking direction on the Central as well as the Delhi government to make it mandatory for all the existing Delhi Hospitals whether Public or Private and any upcoming Hospitals for establishing the medical oxygen PSA plants in their premises. The Petition has been filed by one Ananya Kumar, through Advocates Vinay Kumar...
Covid-19: NCDRC Suspends Functioning From May 17 Till May 21; Extremely Urgent Matters To Be Head Via Video Conferencing
Keeping in view the alarming rise in the COVID-19 cases in the NCT of Delhi, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has suspended its functioning from 17th May, 2021 to 21st May, 2021. During this period, Benches so nominated by the NCDRC President on day-to-day basis will hear extremely urgent matters through video conferencing. Counsel/Parties may approach the...
Gauhati High Court Stays Lower Court's Direction Which Retrained Bail Bond's Acceptance Until Accused Completes Quarantine In Jail
"Having granted bail, the said learned Court had no authority in law to refuse acceptance of bail bond," observed the Gauhati High Court on Tuesday (May 11) while staying a Lower Court's direction that an accused person's bail bond shall be taken only after he completes his quarantine period in jail The Bench of Justice Kalyan Rai Surana opined, "The question whether the accused is...
Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Against AAP MLA Imran Hussain Alleging Hoarding Of Oxygen Cylinders
The Delhi High Court today dismissed an application against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Cabinet Minister Imran Hussain which alleged hoarding of oxygen cylinders by Hussain and their distribution for political gain.The amicus curiae assisting the court in the Covid-19 batch of pleas, Sr. Adv. Rajshekhar Rao conducted an enquiry into the incident and has submitted a report to the court stating that...
'Pained To Note That A Minister Has Held Physical Ceremonies' : Bombay High Court Bars Political Functions During Lockdown
Dealing with a weird situation where ministers are repeatedly flouting lock-down norms and making farce appeals to people not to participate in their functions, the Bombay High Court (Aurangabad Bench) directed politicians to follow the State's "Break the Chain" circular, which bans any political gathering.The Court has issued an order barring political gatherings, functions, agitations...
Second Covid Wave-Gauhati High Court Directs Authorities To Release Foreigner Detenues Who Have Completed Two Years Of Detention
The Gauhati High Court on Monday modified its last year order in the suo moto writ petition concerning covid situation in the State and directed the authorities to release the foreigner detenues who have completed their two years of detention on their personal bond of Rs. 5,000 and one surety instead of two sureties owing to the exceptional circumstances of second covid wave. A division...