COVID-19 : Plea Before CJI Seeks Release Of Persons From Foreigners Detention Centres In Assam

In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, a representation has been submitted before the Chief Justice of India S A Bobde seeking the release of all persons kept in the foreigners detentions centers in Assam.The representation is submitted on "humanitarian grounds" by a voluntary organization named "Justice and Liberty Initiative".Quoting the recent statement made by the Minister of State for...

COVID-19 : Delhi HC Automatically Extends All Interim Orders, Including Those Passed By Subordinate Courts, Till May 15 [Read Order]

In light of the nationwide lockdown declared by the Central Government, the Delhi High Court has directed that the interim orders passed by it and also the subordinate courts, that were subsisting as on March 16 and expired, or will expire thereafter will stand automatically extended till May 15.While taking the suo moto cognizance of the issues, a Full Bench comprising Chief Justice D N...

Breaking : NPR Work Scheduled To Begin From April 1 Postponed Until Further Orders Due To COVID19

In view of the countrywide lockdown imposed to control COVID19 outbreak, the Union Home Ministry on Wednesday announced that the preparatory work for updation of National Population Register, which was scheduled to begin from April 1, 2020, will stand deferred until further orders.The first phase of Census 2021 has also been deferred until further orders. This was informed by a...

COVID19- 'Lawyers In Difficulty Should Be Provided Financial Assistance', Says SCBA Secretary

Amid the Coronavirus outbreak, Advocate Ashok Arora, the Secretary of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has urged the legal fraternity to render financial assistance to lawyers.In a message circulated by the Ashok Arora, an email address has been shared, wherein lawyers in need of financial assistance may reach out to him. In light of this, it has also been stated that while doing...

Breaking: Kerala HC To Remain Closed Till April 14; Interim Orders Passed By It & Courts Subordinate To It Extended [Read Order]

In a case registered suo moto, a Full Bench of the Kerala High Court has extended the subsistence of all the interim orders passed by it and the courts subordinate to it till April 14. The order has been passed by a bench of Chief Justice S Manikumar, Justice CK Abdul Rahim and Justice CT Ravikumar in WP (C) 9400/2020, detailing its applicability on bail matters, anticipatory...

AG KK Venugopal Creates Digital Antiquarian Book Collection: Now Public Can Access Online

Bringing books of the bygone era available online, Senior Advocate and Attorney General of India, KK Venugopal has built up a robust antiquarian books collection, dating from the 17th century. He has digitally scanned the whole lot and it's available for public access. Available for access on http://www.kkvlibrary.com/, the page invites all those interested in reading antique...

Roundup: Budget Session Of Parliament 2020

The Budget Session of the Parliament concluded on Monday, after both the houses adjourned sine die. The session began on January 31 and was scheduled to conclude on April 3. However, in face of the mortal threat posed by the global outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, the members agreed to an early adjournment. The session was conducted in two phases, from January 31 till February 11 and...

[Explained] Homebuyers Under Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code : Evolution Of Law & Present Position

This article is an attempt to trace the origin and process as to how home buyers were brought under the umbrella of "financial creditor" given in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code as a creditor.Home-buyers apart from civil remedies were approaching the consumer forums under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, subject to them proving that there was no "commercial purpose" attached to...

COVID19: Delhi Govt Orders Penal Action Against Landlords Harassing Doctors To Vacate Rented Residences [Read Order]

The Government of NCT Delhi on Tuesday released an order directing strict penal action against landlords forcing doctors, paramedics & healthcare personnel to vacate their rented residences amid the Coronavirus pandemic.According to the order issued by Health & Family Welfare Department, several complaints from doctors and healthcare personnel across Delhi alleging harassment...

Karnataka HC Holds 10 PM Sitting At CJ's Residence To Extend Interim Orders; Eviction/Demolition Orders Suspended [Read Order]

A special sitting was held at the residence office of Karnataka High Court Chief Justice Abhay S Oka at 10 PM on Tuesday to issue special directions regarding interim orders in view of the 21-days country wide lockdown imposed to combat COVID-19 transmission.The sitting was convened after the Prime Minister announced the lockdown in his 8PM address to the nation.The bench also advised...

COVID19: SC Adjourns Cases Listed Tomorrow After PM Announces 21 Days Nationwide Lockdown [Read Notice]

All matters listed in the Supreme Court in accord with today's list stand adjourned as per a notice released by the Additional Registrar of the Top Court today. After the Prime Minister addressed the nation today amid the Coronavirus Pandemic and effectuated a complete lockdown across the country for 21 days, the Court declared that two benches, which were to assemble for...

COVID 19 : Essential Goods & Services Excluded From 21-Days National Lockdown [Read Guidelines]

The Union Government has invoked the powers under the Disaster Management Act 2005 to declare 21-days country-wide lockdown to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 pandemic.As per the guidelines annexed to the order, all offices of the Government of India and State Governments, and their autonomous bodies and corporations shall remain closed, except those dealing with defence, treasury,...