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Jharkhand HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Non-Implementation Of Lockdown Measures In The State [Read Order]
The Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday took suo moto cognizance of certain news reports on non-implementation of the lockdown measures in the state. Cognizance was taken by Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi who has directed the Registrar General to place the matter before the Division Bench which is already seized with cases relating to the Corona scourge. The concerned newspapers...
Delhi HC Grants Bail To Person Accused Of Molesting Female Doctors After Accusing Them of Spreading COVID19 [Read Order]
Delhi High Court has granted bail to a person accused of molesting women resident doctors of Safdarjung Hospital after accusing them of spreading COVID19 virus. While granting bail, the Single Bench of Justice Rajnish Bhatnagar highlighted that country is passing through a very difficult phase and the doctors are rendering important service to the nation. The Petitioner had moved the...
PIL On Stranded Migrant Workers: "Obviously Some Of Them Must Be Facing Problems" Says Bombay HC As State Assures Action [Read Order]
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday while hearing PILs highlighting the plight of migrant workers stranded in the State amidst the nationwide lockdown implemented to combat Covid-19, observed that it is obvious some of the migrants must be facing problems but unless a survey regarding the health condition of the stranded workers/labourers is conducted and appropriate decision is taken by the...
COVID-19: Uttarakhand HC Seeks Feasibility Report On Setting Up More Testing Facilities In The State [Read Order]
While hearing a PIL on the availability of PPE and protective gear for frontline health workers amid the pandemic, the Uttarakhand High Court took note of the need to set up more testing laboratories in the state. The High Court bench comprising of Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice Ravindra Maithani was informed that presently, only three facilities for testing COVID-19...
Covid-19: Bombay HC Extends Interim Arrangement Of Hearing Only Extremely Urgent Cases Till May 4
In light of the extension of nationwide lockdown to May 3, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday extended the interim arrangement of hearing only extremely urgent cases to May 4. Court instructed all principal judges of subordinate courts in Maharashtra, Goa, Union Territories of Dadar & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu to ensure that a minimum number of judges are assigned to hear...
Delhi HC and Subordinate Courts To Continue Restrictive Functioning Till May 3 In Light of Lockdown Extension [Read Notice]
The Delhi High Court has decided to continue with the current mode of restricted functioning in light of the extension of the nationwide lockdown. As per the decision taken by the Administrative and Supervision Committee of the Delhi High Court, the restrictive functioning of the courts subordinate to the High Court will also be extended till May 3. The Government of...
Get Out Of Bed, Dress Appropriately For Online Hearings : US Judge Urges Lawyers
"It is remarkable how many ATTORNEYS appear inappropriately on camera. We've seen many lawyers in casual shirts and blouses, with no concern for ill-grooming, in bedrooms with the master bed in the background, etc", the judge said.
Rajasthan HC & Subordinate Courts To Have Restricted Functioning Till May 3; New Guidelines For Video-Conferencing & E Filing Issued [Read Notifications]
The Rajasthan High Court has decided to continue restricted functioning until May 3, in view of extension of the nationwide lockdown. In view thereof, cases listed between April 15 and April 30, have been adjourned to be listed between May 6 and May 26, 2020. Further, the limitation for filing of petitions/ applications/ suits/ appeals and other proceedings has been extended w.e.f....
Meghalaya HC & Subordinate Courts To Have Restricted Functioning Till May 3; Guidelines For Video-Conferencing & E Filing Issued
Considering the announcement made by the Hon'ble Prime Minister extending lockdown throughout the country up to 3rd May 2020 and similar lockdown imposed by the State Government, the Meghalaya High Court has informed that the normal functioning of the High Court and Courts subordinate to it will remain suspended till 3rd May 2020 and all will function as per the modalities already notified...
Kerala HC Asks Police To Consider Complaint Regarding Mysterious Figure Moving About At Night Hours [Read Order]
An interesting instance presented itself before the Kerala High Court on Saturday, resulting in the Court requiring the police to consider the complaint of a resident of the Thrissur district alleging the "movement of a mysterious figure during night hours". The Division Bench noted that there were a number of people in the areas falling within the territorial limits of three police...
Telangana HC Calls Upon State Govt. For Information On Security At Hospitals After Attack On Doctors, Destruction Of Property [Read Order]
On Wednesday last week, Telangana High Court took stock of a letter initiated as a PIL seeking directions to the State Government for remarks and records in connection with the security arrangement(s) made by the police to Doctors & other supporting staff treating COVID19."In compliance with the directions of His Lord the Hon'ble Chief justice on the office note dated 04.04.2020 filed...