SC Directs Family To Pay Rs 4 Lakh To Destitute Homeless Woman As An Ad Hoc Arrangement [Read Order]

In a big relief to a destitute, homeless woman, the Supreme Court on Friday directed the family of a deceased man, who was allegedly the woman's husband, to pay her a lump sum amount of Rs 4 lakhs by the end of the month. In the application filed against the LRs of one (Late) Manmohan Attavar, the woman sought interim relief of Rs 1.30 crore, in addition to an accommodation at...

After SC Intervention, Manipur Assembly Speaker Disqualifies MLA Th Shyamkumar For Defection [Read Order]

The Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly on Saturday disqualified Thounaojam Shyamkumar MLA under 10th Schedule of the Constitution on the grounds of defection. He had joined BJP after getting elected on Congress ticket in 2017. The order passed by Speaker Y Khemchand Singh stated :"it is established beyond doubt that the respondent had voluntarily given up the membership of the...

'Force Majeure', 'Act Of God' & 'Doctrine Of Frustration' Under Indian Contract Act [Explainer]

A discussion on legal principles governing contractual obligations amid COVID-19 pandemic

COVID19: Plea In SC Seeks Issuance Of Guidelines To Regulate Movement Of Public During Nationwide Lockdown [Read Petition]

A plea seeking directions to the Government for framing proper guidelines & instructions regarding movement of the Indian public during the nationwide lockdown has been filed in the Supreme Court. "…regarding movement of public to meet their basic necessities so that the police and public can come to a clear understanding of the situations or else keeping areas entirely...

PIL Filed In SC For Ensuring Welfare Of Migrant Workers During National Lockdown

An advocate has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court seeking its urgent intervention to ensure essential supplies such as food, water, shelter and medical aid are immediately made available to migrant workers who are attempting to walk back to their villages after the nationwide lockdown was announced amidst the Corona virus crisis.Highlighting the 'large scale...

SC Allows Sale Of 10% Of Unsold BS-IV Vehicles For 10 Days After Lockdown In Regions Except Delhi-NCR [Read Order]

In a slight relief for the automobile industry, the Supreme Court on Friday granted some relaxations to the March 31 deadline for the sale and registration of BS IV vehicles.The Court allowed the sale of 10% of unsold BS IV compliant vehicles for 10 days, after the end of the 21-days countrywide lockdown.However, such sale is not permissible in Delhi-National Capital Region. Sold BS...

Application Not Necessary For Producing Secondary Evidence : SC [Read Judgment]

In a judgment delivered on March 19, the Supreme Court has held that there is no need to file an application seeking permission to produce secondary evidence.The secondary evidence cannot be ousted for consideration only because an application for permission to lead secondary evidence was not filed, observed the Court.This decision was given by a bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao...

COVID19: SC Issues Notice To Centre In Plea Seeking Evacuation Of 850 Indian Pilgrims Stranded In Iran [Read Order]

The Supreme Court today issued notice in a petition seeking directions to the Centre for evacuation of about 850 Indian citizens stranded in Qom, Iran amid the worldwide health emergency of the COVID19 Pandemic. A Bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud & Surya Kant issued notice to the Centre & the Solicitor General in an urgent listing for the aforesaid...

[COVID-19] 'Endurance Will Help Us In Surmounting This Storm' : Madras HC CJ's Message To Legal Community

As the country is going into the third day of the 21-day national lockdown announced to combat the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, the Chief Justice of Madras High Court has sent a message to inspire and motivate the members of legal community during these tough times."Endurance will help us in surmounting this storm. Even the greatest of misfortunes have been overcome by the strength of...

RBI Permits Lending Institutions To Allow 3-Month Moratorium On Term Loans [Read Full Statement]

As a part of decisions taken to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on economy, the Reserve Bank of India Governor on Friday announced that all commercial banks and non-banking financial companies are permitted to allow 3-month moratorium on the payment of installments of term loans outstanding as on March 1, 2020.In respect of working capital facilities sanctioned in the form of...

Delivery Of Essential Goods Through E-Commerce Will Remain Operational: Centre Issues Fresh Guidelines

With the aim of ensuring the supply of essential goods without disruptions, the Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday night issued a fresh set of guidelines to exempt e-commerce platforms engaged in delivery of such goods."It is provided that delivery of all essential goods including food, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment through e-Commerce will remain operational," said the communication...

Breaking: [COVID-19] SC To Continue Hearing Extremely Urgent Matters During Lockdown Via Alternative Apps To Obviate "Unforeseen" Interruptions [Read Circular]

"AOR/Party-in-person are hereby requested to mention their alternative Skype, Facetime or WhatsApp contact details"