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[COVID-19] Gujarat HC Declines Plea To Restrain Recovery Measures Citing SC's Stay On Kerala, Allahabad HC Orders[Read Order]
The Gujarat High Court on Friday dismissed a petition, seeking that all banks and financial institutions be directed not to initiate any auction/recovery proceedings under the SARFAESI Act till March 31, in light of the COVID-19 challenge. During hearing, Petitioner's counsel Advocate Vishvash Shah drew the attention of the court towards a recent judgment of the Allahabad High Court...
[COVID-19] Madras HC Chief Justice AP Sahi Urges Advocates, Litigants Follow Social Distancing[Read Letter]
In the face of the mortal threat posed by Novel COVID-19, Chief Justice of Madras High Court, A.P. Sahi, in an open letter penned by himself, has urged advocates, litigants and other visitors to court premises to follow social distancing and refrain from congregating unnecessarily. Acknowledging that the "virtues of a disciplined life, such as the art of resisting temptations, are hard...
COVID-19, AAB Writes To CJI To Close Down Karnataka HC For Two Weeks [Read Letter]
The Advocate's Association of Bengaluru has written to the Chief Justice of India, S A Bobde for closing down of the Karnataka High Court, in wake of the spread of the Coronavirus. The letter suggest that the court shall be closed for two weeks. The letter signed by the President of the Association, A P Ranganatha and Secretary A N Gangadharaiah says "Covid-19 has been...
[COVID-19]Only Most Urgent Matters Will Be Heard In Kerala HC, No Appearance Required For Extension Of Stay[Read Notice]
The Full Court of the Kerala High Court on Friday decided to restrict functioning to hear only urgent matters until after the Summer-vacation, in view of the advisory issued by the Government cautioning against mass gathering to avoid the spread of COVID-19 infection. In view thereof, the following directions have been issued for regulating the Court Proceedings, until...
Janta Curfew: Madras HC Orders State Govt To Provide Food & Shelter To Poor Persons; Justice Subramaniam To Contribute 1 Month Salary For Welfare Of Unorganized Labour Force [Read Order]
In light of the "Janta Curfew" to be observed this Sunday as a measure to combat COVID-19 pandemic, the Madras High Court has observed that steps must be taken for protection of the poor and shelter-less, who will be worst hit by these days of "crisis".Notably, the Chief Justice of the High Court, Justice SM Subramaniam has also decided to contribute his one month's salary of Rs. 2.25...
Lok Sabha Clears Bill To Merge 3 Ayurveda Institutes In Gujarat To Set Up An Institute Of National Importance [Read Bill]
The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda Bill, 2020, by voice vote. Introduced by the Minister of State for AYUSH, Shripad Yesso Naik, the Bill seeks to merge three Ayurveda institutes, namely Institute of Post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar;Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Jamnagar; andIndian Institute...
COVID-19: NCLAT Restricts Functioning To Hear Urgent Matters Till April 1, Interim Orders To Continue [Read Circular]
As a measure to prevent spread of COVID-19 pandemic, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has restricted its functioning to hear only urgent matters till April 1. The Tribunal has issued the following slew of directions to contain the pandemic: "(i) With effect from 21st March, 2020 till 1st April, 2020 only urgent matters will be listed for admission upon mentioning as...
COVID-19 : Delhi HC Seeks Response Of Centre, DGCA On Ban On Passenger Travel From EU, UK
The Delhi High Court Friday sought response of the Centre and DGCA on a plea challenging the Centre's circular prohibiting travel of passengers from European Union, UK, Turkey and European free trade association member nations from March 18 onwards to contain the spread of coronavirus pandemic.A bench of Justices J R Midha and I S Mehta issued notice to ministries of health and home affairs...
Corona Pandemic: Admin Committee of Delhi HC Extends Restricted Functioning To April 3
Considering the issue of overcrowding in courts during the Corona pandemic, the Administrative and General Supervision Committee of the Delhi High Court has passed a resolution to restrict the functioning of the court till April 3. The committee consisted of Chief Justice DN Patel and the other senior judges of the High Court, such as, Justice Hima Kohli, Justice Vipin...
Kerala HC Slaps 50K Costs On Man Who Moved Court Seeking Home Delivery Of Liquor In View Of COVID 19 Outbreak [Read Judgment]
The Kerala High Court came down heavily on a person who filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the Beverages corporation to take a decision to make available potable liquor for delivery to consumers in the State through online platforms. Justice AK Jayasankaran Nambiar imposed costs of Rs. 50,000 on Jyothish, the petitioner. In his representation to the Corporation, the...
Elected Representatives Cannot Have A right To Claim That A Particular employee be Posted at a Particular Station:HP HC [Read Judgment]
The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Wednesday held that elected representatives cannot have a right to claim that a particular employee be posted at a particular station, and that the choice is to be made by administrative head and not by the legislators. The moot question posed here was that the orders of transfer are proposed (generated), processed and also finally implemented by the...