Karuna In The Times Of Corona : A Case For Direct Government Transfer Of Wages During The Epidemic

While Babasaheb Ambedkar is given the lion's share of our national gratitude for giving "WE THE PEOPLE" a revolutionary document as the Constitution, few would remember the behind the scenes contribution of one more man - he was Sir BN Rau, the Advisor to the Constituent Assembly. He travelled far and wide to secure inputs as we shaped our Basic Law. After all the Rig Vedic Mandate was "let noble thoughts come from all directions". One such direction pointed to the legendary Justice...

Face Cover Compulsory In All Public Places & Work Spaces; Public Spitting Prohibited : Home Ministry

The Union Home Ministry has issued a directive making the wearing of face cover compulsory in all public places and work spaces. Public spitting has also been prohibited and a strict ban on sale of liquor, gutka, tobacco etc., has been imposed.This direction was issued by the Home Secretary exercising the powers as the Chairperson of the National Executive Committee as per Section 10 (2)(l)...

National Lockdown : MHA Issues Revised Guidelines; Lists Out Activities Permitted After April 20 [Read Guidelines]

Following the Prime Minister's announcement of extension of country wide lockdown till May 3, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued revised guidelines on Thursday regarding the measures to be adopted during this period to control the transmission of COVID-19 pandemic.Notably, the Ministry has also enumerated some activities, which could be permitted by the respective States and Union...

No Jurisdiction Over Electronic Media, TV Channels, Social Media : Press Council Of India Clarifies

The Press Council of India clarified that it has no jurisdiction over electronic media, TV news channels, social media i.e. Whatsapp/twitter/Facebook."Electronic media, TV news channels, social media i.e. Whatsapp/ twitter/Facebook do not come under the jurisdiction of the Press Council of India", the press watchdog said in a press release.Referring to Section 14 of the Press Council of...

RBI's Intention Is To Maintain Status Quo On Account Classification As On March 1 During Moratorium Period : Delhi HC [Read Order]

The Delhi High Court has provided interim relief to an account from being declared a Non Performing Asset by the Punjab & Sind Bank, in light of the moratorium allowed by the RBI by its circular issued on March 27. The Single Bench of Justice Rekha Palli noted that: 'Classification of the Petitioner's accounts as NPA would certainly amount to altering the position...

Law Has To Evolve To Address Poaching Of Legislators : SC

"The spectacle of rival political parties whisking away their political flock to safe destinations does little credit to the state of our democratic politics", Court observed.

Governor's Power Not Intended To Displace Democratically Elected Government; Must Be Circumspect In Demanding Trust Vote : SC [Read Judgment]

"The Governor is an appointee of the President but does not represent either a political ideology or a political view. The Governor is expected to discharge the role of a constitutional statesman".

[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...

The Growing Relevance Of Babasaheb Dr B R Ambedkar, Chief Architect Of Indian Constitution

"Political democracy can't last long unless there lies at the base of it, social democracy. Social democracy means, a way of life which recognizes liberty, equality and fraternity as the principles of life", Dr Ambedkar

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

"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 &...

'Stay Where You Are' : CJI Says Students Stranded In UK Amid COVID-19 Cannot Be Brought Back Right Now

The Supreme Court on Monday observed that Indian students who are stranded in United Kingdom cannot be brought back right now.'Stay where you are', the CJI observed, taking note of the affidavit filed by the Central Government detailing the measures adopted for the welfare of students stranded in UK.The Supreme Court also heard few other petitions seeking evacuation of Indian citizens...