COVID-19 : Plea In SC For Closure Of Ashrams Run By 'Fake Babas'

A petition filed in Supreme Court seeks an urgent direction to shut down all ashrams run by "fake Babas" or spiritual leaders on the argument that the "unhygienic conditions" prevailing in them could defeat the efforts of contain the spreading COVID-19 contagion. Citing an order of the Apex Court from March 23, where directions were passed in an attempt to decongest jails and ensure...

Rejection Of Plaint Under Order VII Rule 11 CPC [Explainer]

The filing of a plaint is a sine qua non for institution of a suit. It is basically a statement of claims, treated as a repository of facts by the court. Thus, every court is obligated to analyze the plaint, and decide whether it is fit to be admitted or not.Rule 11 under Order 7 of Code of Civil Procedure delineates certain grounds under which the court "shall" reject a plaint. These...

SC Says Fake News Triggered Migration Of Labourers; Asks Media To Publish Official Version On COVID-19

"We do not intend to interfere with the free discussion about the pandemic, but direct the media refer to and publish the official version about the developments", SC said.

[COVID19] SC To Hear Tomorrow PIL Seeking Directions To Curb Black Marketing Of Masks & Sanitisers Amid Pandemic

Expounding upon the alleged black market of medical essentials such as masks, hand sanitiser's and personal protection equipment's, a PIL has been filed today for immediate intervention of the Court amid the COVID19 crisis.A Supreme Court Bench of Justices L. Nageswara Rao and Abdul Nazeer will hear the matter Tomorrow."That in light of this unregulated and headless space, it has become open...

Centre Seeks SC Direction That No Media Should Publish COVID-19 News Without First Ascertaining Facts With Govt

[Fake News Alert] News That No Person Apart From Govt Is Allowed To Share Or Post COVID-19 Updates Is FalseThe Central Government has sought a direction from the Supreme Court that no media outlet should print, publish or telecast anything on COVID-19 without first ascertaining facts from the mechanism provided by the government.A Fake message with the link of a @LiveLawIndia report...

COVID19: PIL In SC Challenges Govt. Advisory Fixing Testing At 4500 In Private Labs & Hospitals [Read Petition]

A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court for directing the Centre to make Coronavirus testing facilities free for all Indian citizens. Shashank Deo Sudhi has filed the petition which states, inter alia, that there is an urgent need for ramping up testing facilities of COVID19 in light of the "escalating mortality" & "morbidity rate" across the country. In light of...

Breaking: Gujarat HC Denies Bail To Asaram Who Pleaded Easy Vulnerability To COVID-19 Due To His Old Age [Read Order]

The Gujarat High Court on Monday rejected the bail application moved by the self-styled godman, Asaram, apprehending easy susceptibility of the deadly Corona virus due to his old age. Asaram, presently 84, is lodged in Jodhpur's Central Jail, serving life term as imposed by a Jodhpur court in connection to a rape case. He is also facing trial for another sexual assualt case before a court...

[Breaking] COVID19: SC Directs Centre To Ensure Welfare Of Migrant Workers, Spread Awareness Of Pandemic & Take Action Against Fake News [Read Order]

The Supreme Court directed the Centre to ensure accessibility of basic necessities & medical facilities for migrant workers in view of the nationwide lockdown.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India SA Bobde & Justice LN Rao also directed that a high level committee of experts must be set up to ensure that the awareness of COVID19 is widespread and factual amongst citizens....

[COVID-19] Come Out With Comprehensive Plan by April 3, For Supply Of Food Grains/Food To The Needy People : Karnataka HC To State Govt [Read Order]

The Karnataka High Court on Monday, directed state government to come out with a comprehensive plan by April 3, for supply of food grains/food to the needy people, poor people, daily wage workers, people residing on the streets, railway platforms, bus stands etc, during the ongoing 21-day nationwide lockdown period, which was announced on March 24, to avoid spread of Coronavirus. ...

COVID-19 : Plea In SC Seeks 'Emergency Parole' For Prisoners Aged Above 50 Years

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in Supreme Court seeking directions for the release of prisoners from jail who are above the age of 50 years as well as those who are suffering from ailments and pre-existing medical conditions on "emergency parole or interim bail" during the crisis of Corona virus.Referring to an order passed by the Apex Court on March 23, wherein...

Breaking: Kerala HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance To Monitor State Action, Violation Of Rights, Police Excesses During National Lockdown[Read Order]

"Amidst the din of the Pandemic that engulfs us all, our laws cannot remain silent. They must continue to operate so as to protect the rights of our citizens. It is well established in our jurisprudence that the fundamental right to life and personal liberty, under Art.21 of our Constitution, cannot be suspended even during an emergency. As the sentinel on the qui vive, this Court must...

Courts This Week- A Weekly Round Of Important Legal Developments In The Country [Episode-7]

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. presented by Sanya...