"No Information Available To Public": Patna HC Directs State To Ensure Public Briefing Everyday Disclosing Cogent Covid Related Information To Public

While observing that the people at large do not have the requisite information about availability of covid related facilities, the Patna High Court this week directed Principal Secretary of the State Health Department to bring such information in public domain through media and ensure that "at-least once every day at a fixed time, a press briefing on behalf of the Government is made...

After Arbitral Award Is Set Aside, Can The Court Appoint A New Arbitrator With Parties' Assent? Yes, Rules Calcutta High Court

"The basic premise is that the parties who have come to the Court cannot be without a remedy when they have agreed that the matter should go before a different Arbitrator."

Motor Accident Compensation Can't Be Reduced Saying Pillion Rider Didn't Wear Helmet; Not Contributory Negligence : Kerala High Court

“I make it clear that this is not a licence to drive motorcycles without wearing a helmet. The authorities concerned shall see that Section 129 of the Motor Vehicles Act is complied in its letter and spirit,” the Court clarified.

Ramesh Jarkiholi CD Scandal : CBI Probe Not Necessary As Of Now, Says Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court on Saturday said as of today it was not necessary to transfer investigations in the alleged sex CD case involving former State minister Ramesh Jarkiholi from the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Suraj Govindaraj in their order said "We have...

Kerala High Court Seeks Response On Plea Seeking Lockdown On Day Of Assembly Results

On Friday, a vacation bench of the Kerala High Court directed the state government to file a statement on a petition calling for the declaration of a lockdown in the State on May 2, 2021, which is the counting day of the Assembly elections in Kerala, given the surge in the daily numbers of those affected by COVID-19 in the state. Justices PB Suresh Kumar and K Babu took up the...

Lalu Prasad Yadav Gets Bail in Dumka Treasury Case; Paves Way For his Release from Jail

The Jharkhand High Court on Saturday granted bail to RJD president Lalu Prasad in Dumka treasury case of the multi-crore rupees fodder scam, paving way for his release from jail.The bail was allowed to Prasad by Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh.The court directed him neither to leave the country without permission nor change his address and mobile number during the bail period.Prasad had acquired...

European Parliament Committee Expresses Concern Over Deteriorating Human Rights Situation In India

A committee of the European Parliament has adopted a report which expressed concern over the "deteriorating human rights situation in India".The report adopted by the Foreign Affairs Committee has made several observations regarding the unsafe working environment for human rights defenders and journalists in India, difficult situation faced by Indian women and minority groups and...

Bombay High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Of Covid-19 Surge In Prisons

The Bombay High Court on Friday took Suo Motu cognisance of the surge in Covid-19 cases in various prisons across Maharashtra based on newspaper reports. One hundred and ninety-eight prison inmates tested positive in 47 prisons across the State as of April 14, 2021, according to the reports. Additionally, eighty-six staff members have also tested positive. The division bench...

Avoid 'Your Lordship', 'My Lord' To Address Court : Justice Krishna Bhat Of Karnataka High Court Urges Advocates

Justice P Krishna Bhat of the Karnataka High Court has put up a note requesting advocates to avoid addressing court with honorifics as 'My Lord' or 'Your Lordship'. The note reads that Members of the bar are requested to adhere to a practise consistent with dignity of court which is more important in Indian circumstances like, 'Sir'. Recently, Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi of...

Second Covid Wave: Madras High Court To Function Completely Through Virtual Mode Till 23rd April

The Madras High Court has resolved to function completely through virtual mode of hearings till 23rd April in view to ensure that prevention measures are taken in order to arrest the spread of pandemic. The said direction will apply to both the benches i.e. High Court at Madras as well as the Madurai Bench.In the notification issued by the Registrar General Mr. P Dhanabal on Thursday it has...

"State Heading Towards Health Emergency, Non Availability Of CT Scan Machine A Matter Of Serious Concern": Jharkhand HC Seeks Response Of State Authorities

While hearing a bunch of petitions highlighting the shortage of testing facilities, beds, medical facilities and failure of state machinery to cater the need of patients in the difficult times of pandemic, the Jharkhand High Court this week took note of the issue of non availability of CT Scan machine in RIMS, the sole premier institute in the State by calling the same as "a matter of...

Gujarat Govt Should Not Feel Shy Of Publishing Correct COVID Data: Gujarat High Court Stresses For Transparency

Stressing the need for transparency in the publication of testing data and availability of amenities in relation to COVID-19, the Gujarat High Court underscored that transparent and honest dialogue by the State would generate trust amongst general public. In six important directions, the Gujarat High Court has called upon the state to reveal essential data relating to the...