Delhi HC Asks Govt To See Whether Temporary Protection Officers Can Be Appointed, Till Regular Appointments Are Made, For Protecting Women From Domestic Violence [Read Order]

In a petition seeking protection of women from domestic violence during the lockdown, the Delhi High Court has asked the concerned authorities to consider whether temporary Protection Officers can be appointed, till regular appointments are made, to address the gravity of the situation. While taking into record the various measures already undertaken by the Central and...

NCLAT Directs NBCC To Implement Resolution Plan Pending Appeal in Jaypeee Infratech matter

While hearing an urgent petition during the extended lockdown period moved by the NBCC, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal ('NCLAT') declined to stay the implementation of the modified resolution plan and directed the state - run NBCC to acquire the debt ridden Jaypee Infratech and complete over 20,000 pending flats, but said the direction was subject to its final order.Justice...

Delhi HC To Hear More Type Of Cases During Restricted Functioning [Read Circular]

For the cause of expanding the nature of matters that are being taken up during the restricted functioning, the Delhi High Court has released a list of new set of matters that can now be taken up for hearing. By the order dated 26/04/20, the court has decided to also start hearing applications in the following matters: Matters related to The Protection of Women...

Ministry Of Finance Introduces Online Hearing Through Video Conferencing Facility In Five DRTs [Read Notification]

The Department of Financial Services under the Union Ministry of Finance on Friday with the help of the National Informatics Centre has introduced online hearings via video conferencing in five debt recovery tribunals across the country keeping in mind the objective of social distancing in order to combat the pandemic of Covid-19.Initially, DRT-3 Delhi, DRT-3 Kolkata, DRT Dehradun, DRT-1...

COVID-19: AILET 2020 Postponed Again; Application Date Extended Till May 15 [Read Notification]

The 2020 edition of the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET), for admission into the National Law University, Delhi has been postponed. As of now, the University Administration is in the process of finalizing the Fresh Date for AILET 2020 and the same will be intimated soon. The University has also extended the last date for submission of the AILET application form till May...

[Further Investigation] Laxman Rekha By The Supreme Court On Power Of The Investigating Agencies

The Hon'ble Supreme Court has put an end to the endless investigation; basically it has created an embargo to unending investigation and put chains to the wrath of investigation faced by the accused. A three judge bench headed by HMJ Nariman has drawn a Laxman Rekha for the investigation agencies across the country in the case titled Vinubhai Haribhai Malaviya vs. State of Gujarat. The interesting question which arose before the Hon'ble Supreme Court was 'whether after filing of...

Profit Margin On COVID Rapid Test Kits On Higher Side : Delhi HC Fixes Price As ₹400 Per Kit, 40% Less Than ICMR Approved Rate [Read Order]

Public interest must outweigh private gain, the Court observed.

High Courts Weekly Round Up

Allahabad High Court Released an Iranian student on bail in connection to a criminal case for overstaying his visa while recalling that "Bail is rule and jail is exception".Passed detailed directions for providing financial assistance to needy advocates affected by COVID-19 and Lockdown and constituted a Monitoring Committee consisting of various office bearers of the HCBA to oversee...

Court Master Tests Positive for COVID-19,Rajasthan HC Closed Down till May 3

The Rajasthan High Court was on Saturday declared closed till May 3 after one of its key officials, sitting close to judges during the judicial proceedings, was tested positive for COVID1-19.In a statement, the high court said it shall remain closed till May 3 and no matters, except only immensely urgent matter, will heard.The concerned judge, to whose court the official was attached,...

Doctors Wanting to Pursue PG Courses Cannot Be Made To Serve Bond Of Five Years: Karnataka HC [Read Order]

Granting a big relief to Doctors wanting to pursue Postgraduate studies, the Karnataka High court has directed the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Medical College and Hospital to release their transfer certificates immediately, without insisting them to compulsory serve the hospital for a period of five years. Justice R Devdas on Friday allowed the petition filed by...

Arrival Of Dead Bodies Of Indians/OCI Cardholders From Abroad Permitted Subject To Compliance Of COVID-19 Guidelines : Home Ministry

The Union Home Ministry clarified to Bureau of Immigration that arrival of dead bodies and mortal remains of Indian nationals/OCI card holders from abroad are permitted subject to adherence of guidelines/instructions issued by various departments in relation to COVID-19 managment.The Office Memorandum also stated that the Standard of Procedure issued by the Ministry of Health and Family...

'Lockdown In Tamil Nadu'- All Judicial And Administrative Works In Courts To Be Conducted Online:HC [Read Notification]

The Madras High Court has intimated that any judicial or administrative function of the Courts will strictly be conducted online only, between the period of April 26 and April 29. The announcement has been made due to inability of the authorities to allow physical movement of employees for attending duties on these dates, in view of complete lockdown announced by the...