Jamait Ulama-I-Hind Moves SC Seeking Action Against Media For Communalizing Nizamuddin Markaz Issue [Read Petition]

Jamait ulama-i-hind, an organization of Islamic scholars, has moved the Supreme Court seeking strict action against the media for communalization of the Tablighi Jamaat meeting in Delhi's Nizamuddin. The plea states that certain sections of the media have been using "Communal headlines" and "bigoted statements" to demonise and blame the entire Muslim community of deliberately spreading...

Plea In SC For Rehabilitation Measures For Migrant Workers After Lockdown

Advocate Alakh Alok Srivastava has filed an application in Supreme Court seeking directions to ensure the effective rehabilitation of migrant workers once the nationwide lockdown is over.The application is filed in his own Public Interest Litigation (PIL) which had called for immediate action to be taken to safeguard the rights of migrant workers and provide them with basic essentials like...

Ahead Of SC Hearing, Karnataka Agrees To Allow Passage For Non-COVID19 Patients From Kerala

A day before the Supreme Court hearing on the issue of blockade on Kerala-Karnataka border, Karnataka agreed to allow passage for patients from Kerala, who are not infected with COVID-19, to avail medical services from hospitals in Mangaluru.This was announced by the Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in his press briefing on Monday evening.The passage will be subject to medical...

[COVID-19] SC Issues Slew Of Directions To Implement Video Conferencing In All Courts Across The Country [Read Order]

"Every individual and institution is expected to cooperate in the implementation of measures designed to reduce the transmission of the virus. The scaling down of conventional operations within the precincts of courts is a measure in that direction." The Supreme Court on Monday issued a slew of directions in order to streamline the functioning of courts via video conferencing...

Blocking National Highways By Karnataka For Preventing People From Accessing Medical Facilities Violates Articles 19 And 21:Kerala Tells SC [Read Counter Affidavit]

The State of Kerala has filed a Counter Affidavit in the matter wherein the State of Karnataka had moved the Supreme Court of India, challenging an order passed by the High Court of Kerala directing the Central Government to allow passage of patients for urgent medical treatment across the border between Kerala and Karnataka. The Counter Affidavit states that, apart from the...

Breaking: Allahabad HC Extends 12 Months Period For Disposal Of Arbitral Proceedings; Allows Release Of Prisoners On Personal Bonds Due To Non-Availability Of Sureties [Read Order]

In view of the national lockdown, the Allahabad High Court on Monday extended the 12 months period stipulated under Section 29A of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, for the Arbitral Tribunal to pass the final award in matters other than international commercial arbitration. In a case registered suo moto to meet the eventualities occurred as a consequence to lockdown due to...

COVID19: SC Passes Guidelines On Modalities Surrounding Videcon Hearings During Lockdown, Says "Technology Is Here To Stay"

The Supreme Court on Monday passed various directions in a suo moto case pertaining to guidelines for the functioning of courts via video conferencing during the COVID-19 lockdown. A bench comprising Chief Justice S A Bobde, Justices D Y Chandrachud and L Nageswara Rao directed that NIC state officials be appointed to liaise with and support state High courts in order to set up...

United Nurses Association Move Supreme Court For Formulation Of National COVID19 Management Protocol [Read Petition]

The United Nurses Association (UNA) has moved the Supreme Court pressing the issues being faced by the health care workers including the nurses and para-medical staffs working at the frontline to treat COVID-19 patients. The plea highlights that the WHO has already issued an interim guidance for standardizing the rights, roles and responsibilities of health care workers...

Centre Modifies J&K Order To Extend Domicile Reservation To All Govt Posts [Read Order]

The Ministry of Home Affairs has extended domicile reservation to all government posts in Jammu and Kashmir by amending the order issued on March 31, as per which domicile reservation was applicable only to Level 4 posts.Following backlash from several quarters over the restricted application of the first order , the Ministry issued a fresh order on April 3 stating that domicile reservation...

SC Takes Suo Moto Case For Guidelines On Court Functioning Via Video Conferencing; Matter Listed Tomorrow

The Supreme Court on Monday will hear a suo moto case on the guidelines for the functioning of courts via video conferencing during the COVID-19 lockdown.A bench comprising Chief Justice S A Bobde, Justices D Y Chandrachud and L Nageswara Rao will consider the matter titled "In Re Guidelines For Court Functioning Through Video Conferencing During COVID-19 Pandemic" tomorrow at 12.30...

Amend SC Rules To Provide Video Conference Hearing Facility Even After Lockdown: Former SCBA President Writes To CJI [Read Letter]

Senior Advocate Vikas Singh has penned a letter to the Chief Justice of India S.A. Bobde enumerating various suggestions to deal with the short-term and long-term problems which are being faced by the Supreme Court of India. In his authority as a Senior Member of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and a former President of the SCBA, Singh has voiced his concerns regarding...

Tablighi Jamaat : Foreign Nationals In Violation Of Visa Norms Must Be Dealt With 'Firm Hand', Observes Gujarat HC [Read Order]

In the backdrop of Tablighi Jamaat meeting in Delhi leading to several COVID-19 infections, the Gujarat High Court on Friday observed that the Central Government should deal with the violators of Visa laws with a "firm hand". As per a report submitted by the Central government, 960 foreigners who attended the congregation on the strength of their Tourist Visas were in violation of...