National Lockdown: Allahabad HC Extends Interim Orders, Including Those Passed By Subordinate Courts, Till April 26 [Read Order]

In view of the national lockdown imposed by the Central government and in exercise of its powers under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, a division bench of Chief Justice Govind Mathur and Justice Samit Gopal has extended all interim orders passed by it and by the courts subordinate to it, that expired subsequent to March 19, till April 26. The bench sat at the Chief...

Bombay HC Directs Centre & Maharashtra Govt To Consider Grant Of Approval To Private COVID-19 Testing Labs [Read Order]

The Bombay High Court (Nagpur bench) has issued a slew of directions to ensure utmost care regarding the treatment and prevention of the deadly COVID-19. Notably, Maharashtra is presently the worst hit state by the Corona virus. In this backdrop, the bench of Justices Sunil B. Shukre & Avinash G. Gharote stressed on the need to ensure availability of adequate number of testing...

COVID19: Karnataka Government Directs Strict Penal Action Against Landlords Harassing Doctors For Eviction

The Karnataka Government on Thursday directed strict penal action against landlords forcing doctors, paramedics & healthcare personnel to vacate their rented residences amid the Coronavirus scare.The order states that, "such behavior amounts to obstructing public servant in discharging their duties" and in light of the invocation of the KarnatakA Epidemic Diseases (COVID19) Regulations,...

Christian Michel Moves Delhi HC For Bail Citing Risk Of COVID-19 Infection In Tihar Jail

Citing the risk of contracting COVID-19 infection in Tihar Jail, British national Christian Michel (59), accused in Agusta Westland scam, moved a fresh application seeking release on bail.The application refers to the recent order passed by the Supreme Court directing States/UTs to consider grant of parole or interim bail to prisoners and under-trials to de-congest prisons in the wake of...

Release Of Prisoners Due To COVID-19: Advocate Writes To CM and HM of State To Implement SC Order

A senior lawyer has written to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Home Minister and the Additional Chief Secretary (Appeals & Security) seeking immediate steps in order to prevent the spread of the pandemic of Corona Virus in prisons and implement Supreme Court's recent order directing States and UTs to consider granting parole to prisoners in lesser offences.Looking into the possible...

Environmental Compensation Can't Be Imposed Without Giving Notice To Violator: Delhi HC Asks CPCB Reconsider Order Against PWD [Read Order]

While upholding the principles of natural justice, the Delhi High Court has observed that an order imposing environmental costs can't be passed without giving a prior notice to the alleged violator. The Single Bench of Justice Navin Chawla has asked the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to reconsider its decision after providing a hearing to the Petitioner. In the...

No Arrests Except Where It Is Inevitable, Kerala HC Directs Police In View Of National Lockdown [Read Judgment]

Taking note of the impact of national lockdown on the workings of the offices of advocates and government law officers and their support staff, the High Court of Kerala on Wednesday directed that the police should not make arrests, except where it is inevitable. At the same time, the Court said that the police will be at liberty to act in respect of heinous and serious offences.This is one...

National Lockdown: Court Work In Delhi HC & All Subordinate Courts Suspended Till April 15 [Read Orders]

In view of the 21 days long nation-wide lockdown imposed by the Central Government wef from midnight, the Delhi High Court has suspended court work in the high court as well as all the courts subordinate to it, till April 15. This is in supersession of an earlier order suspending their functioning till April 4. The High Court has however directed the concerned District and...

Karnataka HC Issues Guideliness For E-Filing And Use Of Video Conferencing Facility In District Courts Across State [Read Guideline]

Karnataka High Court has issued guidelines for e-filing and use of video conferencing facility which can be used by members of the bar, in all districts courts, across the state. The e-filing facility is in addition to the manual filing facility available. As per the notification, the complete Plaint/Appeal Memorandum/Petition in soft copy (scanned PDF format) filed...

National Lockdown: Allahabad HC Announces Suspension Of Court Work In HC & All Subordinate Courts Till Further Orders [Read Order]

In suit with various other high courts across the country, the Allahabad High Court has resolved to remain closed till further orders, due to the National Lockdown imposed by the Central Government wef from midnight. As per a notice issued by the Registrar General of the High Court, the Administrative Committee has decided to suspend all Court work both in the Allahabad High Court, as...

National Lockdown: MP HC To Remain Closed Till April 14; Urgent Matters To Be taken With Permission Of CJ Via Video Conferencing [Read Circular]

In view of the unprecedented National Lockdown announced by the PM last night, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has decided that the high court as well the courts subordinate to it will remain closed till April 14. "due to the threat of pandemic Corona Virus and immobilization of the public at large, it has been decided to declare the non-working of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh...

Delhi HC Directs Centre To Ensure Welfare Of Indian Students Stranded At Kazakhstan Airport Due To COVID-19

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Ministry of External Affairs to promptly appoint a Nodal Officer from the Indian Embassy in Kazakhstan to ensure the welfare , well-being and safety of Indian students stranded at Almaty Airport, Kazakhstan since the last 2-3 days.The Nodal Officer has been directed to expeditiously "facilitate, secure and provide the said students with all...