"Cannot Have Policies Inconsistent With Central Guidelines": SC Pulls Up Noida (UP) Authorities For Quarantine Policies Contrary To Stipulated National Guidelines

The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from State of Uttar Pradesh as to why there was an inconsistency in Quarantine guidelines (for Covid) issued by the Noida (UP) Authority and those of National guidelines.A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, SK Kaul & MR Shah passed this order in a plea pertaining to the regulation of inter-state movement in Delhi NCR prominently in the cities...

It's For The Govt Not The Court To Decide How Liquor Can Be Sold" SC Allows TN Govt. To Chart Out Methods To Sell Liquor

The Supreme Court, while observing that it was the State Government and not the Court which could decide how liquor could be sold, allowed the Government of Tamil Nadu to devise methods to sell liquor, online or via physical sales. A Supreme Court Bench comprising of Justices Ashok Bhushan, SK Kaul and MR Shah heard the Appeal filed by Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC)...

Money (25 Lakhs) Deposited By Lawyer For Migrants' Travel Can Be Disbursed To Families Of Five Migrants Who Died While Travelling Back Home : SC

The Supreme Court on Friday disposed of petition filed by migrant-lawyer Sagheer Ahmed Khan, with the direction that the Rs. 25 lakhs deposited in the SC Registry by Khan can be disbursed to the families of five migrant workers who had died while travelling back home after requisite verification of their particulars and details is done.The direction has been issued in the plea, filed...

"We Cannot Have Dissatisfied Soldiers In this COVID War", SC On Plea For Proper Accommodation And Remuneration For Doctors And Nurses Treating Covid-19 Patients

Supreme Court slammed the government for not providing proper accommodation facilities as well as remuneration to doctors who were at the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic, and has directed the Petitioners to convey their suggestions/concerns to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare."The Supreme Court Bench comprising of Justices Ashok Bhushan, SK Kaul and MR Shah informed...

'Sorry State Of Affairs': SC Issues Notice To Delhi,Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu & West Bengal Over COVID-19 Management

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Governments of NCT of Delhi, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu over management of COVID-19 situation.The bench observed that media reports "indicated a sorry state of affairs of care of Covid patients in Delhi and some other states".The Court directed that the Chief Secretaries of these states should take immediate note of state...

"Airlines Have Zero Revenue': Harish Salve On Plea Seeking Refund Of Air-tickets Booked During Lockdown, SC Seeks Centre's Stand

The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Central Government's stand in a plea seeking full refund for cancellation of air tickets due to the lockdown.A Bench comprising of Justices Ashok Bhushan, SK Kaul and MR Shah asked the Civil Aviation Ministry to discuss the modalities involved with all concerned airlines and respond to the Court.Appearing for the Centre, Solicitor General Tushar...

Will There Be Interest On Interest For Payments Deferred Due To Moratorium, SC Asks RBI, Centre

The Supreme Court on Friday sought to know from the Union Ministry of Finance and the Reserve Bank of India if deferment of payments on account of the 6-month loan moratorium will entail accrual of interest on interest."Whether the payment will impose interest on interest or not ", a bench comprising Justices Ashok Bhushan, S K Kaul and M R Shah asked. The Court said that its query was on...

'Discriminates Against Hindus': Plea In SC Challenges Constitutionality Of Section 4 Of Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act [Read Petition]

The Supreme Court has been moved in a petition challenging the Constitutional validity of Section 4 of The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 on the touchstone of Articles 14, 15, 25, 26 and 29(1) of the Constitution of India and also on the argument that it violates the principles of secularism. Section 4(1) of the impugned Act states as under:- "It is hereby declared that...

SC Gives Option To Establishments And Workers To Negotiate On Full Payment Of Wages, Regardless Of MHA Order [Read Order]

The Supreme Court on Friday batted for negotiations between establishments and workers on the full payment of wages, regardless of the direction issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on March 29."No industry can survive without the workers. Thus employers and employee need to negotiate and settle among themselves. If they are not able to settle it among themselves, they need to approach...

SC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance On Reports Of Mishandling Of Covid- Affected Dead Bodies

The Supreme Court has taken suo moto cognizance on reports of alleged mishandling of Covid-19 affected dead Bodies.The case titled "In Re Proper Treatment Of COVID-19 Patients And Dignified Handling Of Dead Bodies In The Hospitals, Etc." is listed for hearing tomorrow at 10.30 AM before the bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan and Justice MR Shah.Earlier, former Law Minister Senior Advocate Dr....

Have Telecom Companies Contributed To COVID-19 Relief, SC Judge Asks During AGR Case Hearing

During the hearing of the AGR case in the Supreme Court, Justice M R Shah asked if telecom companies have contributed to COVID-19 relief.Senior Advocate Arvind P Datar, appearin for Tata telecom, said that his client contributed Rs 1500 crores.Bharti Airtel contributed Rs 100 crores to PM CARES Fund, submitted Senior Advocate Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi.Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal submitted...

[COVID19] SC Seeks Replies From States To Questionnaire On Measures Taken In Children Protection Homes

The Supreme Court on Thursday took note of 35 children testing positive for Coronavirus in a government-run shelter home in Royapurum, Chennai and sought a status report from the State Government of Tamil Nadu and Secretary regarding reasons for spread of the contagion and steps taken to control its further spread.A bench of A bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao, Krishna Murari and S Ravindra...