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Embracing Technology Involves A Mindset Issue: Experts Talk About Justice During A Pandemic [Agami Video]
While having a discussion on 'Justice In Pandemic', organised by one of the leading policy think tanks Agami, various experts from the legal fraternity noted that embracing technology requires a change in the mindset of judges. Former Supreme Court judge Justice Madan B Lokur highlighted that there's no dearth of technological options. It is important for the judiciary, Justice...
How Andhra Pradesh HC Has Been Disposing Urgent Cases Via Video Conferencing
Following the declaration of 21-day lockdown country wide in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, the Full Court of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh has taken a decision to go for partial lock-down of the High Court and the Subordinate Courts. The High Court has taken a decision to take up only imminently urgent cases in the High Court as well as in the Subordinate...
COVID 19- Kerala HC Seeks Status Report On Compliance With SC Directions On Conditions Of Child Care Institutions [Read Order]
The Kerala High Court on Monday progressed on its suo motu endeavour towards containing the contagion of COVID-19 in children protection homes. The division bench comprising of Justice A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar & Justice Shaji P. Chaly was acting in pursuance of the detailed directions issued by the Supreme Court on April 3 to the Child Welfare Committees, Juvenile Justice Boards...
Centre Authorises States To Notify Orders Under Essential Commodities Act Without Its Prior Concurrence Until June 30, Amid Lockdown [Read Press Release]
The Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs on Wednesday authorized the States/ Union Territories to notify orders under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, by relaxing the requirement of "prior concurrence" of the Central Government, up to June 30, 2020. The decision has been taken to narrow down the chain of command and forthwith ensure smooth supply of essential items in...
Give Details Of Corpus For Welfare Of Advocates Not Covered Under Welfare Trust : Kerala HC To Bar Council Of Kerala
The High Court of Kerala on Wednesday directed the Bar Council of Kerala to file a statement explaining the details of their proposal to distribute funds for the welfare of advocates in general amid the COVID-19 situation, including those who are not members of the Kerala Advocates Welfare Fund Trust.A bench comprising Justices A K Jayasankaran Nambiar and Shaji P Chaly passed the interim...
Karnataka HC Directs State To Disclose Measures Of Preparedness And Total Requirement Of Masks And PPE Kits [Read Order]
The Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to disclose whether it has ascertained as a measure of preparedness, the total requirement of masks of various categories and PPE kits and what is the action plan of the State to procure the equipment. A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice B V Nagarathna heard a bunch of petitions on Tuesday through...
High Powered Committee Headed By Justice Hima Kohli Further Relaxes Criteria for Emergency Bail for Delhi Prisoners
The High Powered Committee, headed by Justice Hima Kohli of the Delhi High Court, has further relaxed the criteria for release of prisoners on 'Emergency Bail'. The said committee was constituted pursuant to the order of the Supreme Court in a suo moto matter concerning the decongestion of prisons in light of the COVID19 pandemic. After considering the impact analysis of...
COVID-19: Bar Council of TN and Puducherry To Provide Financial Assistance To Advocates In Dire Need Amid Lockdown; Call For Applications [Read Press Release]
The Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Tuesday unanimously resolved to extend financial assistance to all those needy advocates, who are unable to meet their day to day expenses due to the lockdown and consequent suspension of court work. To this end, the Council has called for applications from all needy Advocates through Bar/Advocates Associations up to April 20. They...
Emerging Crimes Due To COVID19: INTERPOL Issues Guidelines For Safety Of Law Enforcement Agencies
INTERPOL has released international guidelines to help law enforcement agencies and first responders to enhance their safety and effectiveness in light of the COVID19 pandemic. These guidelines focus on highlighting diverse forms of criminal activities that have emerged or have become profound due to the sudden change in circumstances. While highlighting such criminal...
"Deep Rooted Conspiracy": Allahabad HC Denies Bail To UPPCL Director In Provident Fund Investment Scam Case [Read Order]
The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday rejected the bail plea moved by Director (Finance) of the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) in connection with a provident fund investment scam. Stating that a "deep rooted conspiracy" appeared to be involved in the case, Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh refused to allow the bail application in the scam involving laundering of over 2,000...
[COVID-19] Jharkhand HC Directs State To Approach Centre For Additional Medical Kits [Read Order]
Jharkhand High Court on Tuesday directed the state government to approach the centre for meeting its additional requirements of medical equipment to curb the spread of Corona virus.While issuing the order a division bench comprising Chief Justice Dr Ravi Ranjan and Justice SN Prasad also expressed 'hope and trust that the central government would take adequate steps'.The court emphasized...
COVID19: Plea In Karnataka HC Seeks Welfare Of Trans Persons & SC/ST Community During Lockdown
A plea seeking relief for trans persons & vulnerable communities in the lockdown has been filed in the Karnataka High Court.Plea in the form of an Intervention Application has been filed by Centre for Law & Policy Research on behalf of Ondede & Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Centre for Study of Social Exclusion & Inclusive Policy, NLSIU in ongoing PIL's already...