[Breaking] PM Announces Extension Of National Lockdown Till May 3 To Control COVID-19

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the decision to extend the country wide lockdown till May 3 to control the transmission of COVID19 pandemic.Till April 20, there will be strict regulations. There will be some relaxations after April 20, based on review of situation, PM said."Till 20 April, all districts, localities, states will be closely monitored, as to how strictly...

COVID-19 : SC Reduces Bond Amount For Release From Foreigners' Detention Centre As Rs 5000 From Rs 1 Lakh [Read Order]

In view of the impending threat of COVID-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court has ordered that detainees at detention centers of Assam who have been incarcerated for more than 2 years may be released on execution of personal bonds with two sureties. The order was passed while hearing an application moved by Assam-based NGO 'Justice and Liberty Initiative' in the suo moto case registered by...

Not Feasible To Selectively Evacuate Indians From Abroad Due To COVID-19 Risk And Limited Resources : Centre Tells SC [Read Statement]

The Central Government has informed the Supreme Court about its position regarding the evacuation of Indian citizens from foreign countries amid the COVID-19 pandemic.The Ministry of External Affairs has taken the stand that bringing back Indians from COVID-19 infected countries poses a grave risk to the local population, especially in view of the limited nature of resources available,...

'No Prisoner With COVID19 Shall Be Released': SC Issues More Directions For Release Of Prisoners [Read Order]

In reference to its order directing all the States/ UTs to constitute High Powered Committees to determine and release a certain class of prisoners on interim bail so as to decongest prisons amid the impending threat of COVId-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court today issues certain supplementary measures to be observed by the state and prison authorities, so that the release of prisoners...

What Are The Steps Taken For The Payment Of Minimum Wages To Migrants: SC Asks Centre

The Supreme Court of India heard a batch of petitions concerning the plight of migrant workers who had been rendered unemployed and were stranded due to the national lockdown imposed in wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. A petition had been filed by activists Harsh Mander and Anjali Bhardwaj, seeking a direction to the government for payment of wages to the...

Courts This Week- A Weekly Round Of Important Legal Developments In The Country [Episode-9]

Courts This Week is a new series from Live Law - where we give you a snapshot of important legal developments in the Supreme Court and other courts in India....

SC Seeks Centre's Reply On Plea To Bring Back Indians Stranded In USA Amid COVID-19

The Supreme Court on Monday sought the response of Central Government on a plea seeking repatriation of Indian citizens stranded in United States of America due to COVID-19 pandemic. While Solicitor General Tusahr Mehta referred to the general policy of the Union regarding evacuations, the Court directed him to file a US specific reply. The Court requested him to file the reply affidavit...

COVID-19 : SC Asks Centre To Consider Suggestions Made By Petitioners For Welfare Of Indians Stranded In Gulf Nations

While considering two writ petitions filed for the repatriation of Indians stranded in Gulf nations amid COVID-19, the Supreme Court on Monday asked the Central Government to consider the suggestions made by the petitioners for the welfare of Indians in those countries.A bench comprising CJI SA Bobde, Justices Mohan Shantanagoudar and L Nageswara Rao directed the Centre to treat the...

Free COVID-19 Testing Only For Persons Under Ayushman Bharat Scheme And EWS Categories; SC Allows Private Labs To Charge Others [Read Order]

Free testing available to persons covered under Ayushman Bharat Scheme and EWS categories

SC Rejects Plea Seeking Nationalisation Of Health Care Sector Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to direct the government to nationalize India's healthcare sector to combat the threat of COVID-19. "This is not a decision the Court can ask the government to take. We cannot order nationalisation of hospitals. The government has already taken over some hospitals", said the Bench comprising of Justices Ashok Bhushan and Ravindra Bhat while hearing...

"Cannot Gag The Press": CJI On Plea Seeking Action Against Some Media Houses For Communalising Coronavirus Pandemic

The Supreme Court observed that it was not inclined to pass interim orders in a plea seeking strict action against the media for communalization of the Coronavirus pandemic, in light of the Tablighi Jamaat meeting in Delhi's Nizamuddin."We cannot gag the Press. We will not pass interim order/ directions" stated the CJI SA Bobde.The bench comprising CJI SA Bobde, Justices LN Rao &...

'Misconceived Petition' : SC Dismisses PIL Challenging PM CARES Fund

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation petition filed questioning the legality of the constitution of PM CARES Fund for COVID-19 relief.""This is a completely misconceived petition" Chief Justice of India SA Bobde told Advocate M L Sharma, the petitioner."We will impose cost on you", the bench added."How can PMCARES come into existence. Power is only with...