Delhi HC Allows Application To Extend Time For Completion Of Arbitration Proceedings Due To COVID19 Lockdown [Read Order]

In a plea moved under Section 29A(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, the Delhi High Court has allowed extension of time for concluding the arbitration proceedings and passing of the award, in light of the COVID19 pandemic. The Single Bench of Justice Navin Chawla has extended the time for the said proceedings by 6 months, after a consensus was reached between both...

Plea In Madras HC Against Communalization Of COVID-19 Pandemic

"Certain section of the media reported the entire incident with a communal flavour, with phrases such as "Corona Jihad". It was apparent that the unfortunate incident of the Tablighi Jamat was being used to demonise Muslim Community", the plea said.

Police Order Prohibiting Dissemination Of Information Via Social Media To Protect People From Fake News On Covid-19: Bombay HC [Read Order]

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday observed that the order passed by Mumbai Police dated April 10 prohibiting people from disseminating information through social media platforms like Whatsapp, Twitter, Facebook, Tik Tok, Instagram etc was prima facie done with the objective of protecting people from false or incorrect information about Covid-19. Justice RK Deshpande via video...

GHCAA Writes To Ahmedabad Police Commissioner To Permit Advocates To Travel From Residence To Offices [Read Letter]

The Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association has written to the Ahmadabad city police commissioner to permit Advocates to commute from their residence to offices. In its letter, attention has been drawn to the notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs today, where a categorical provision has been made allowing the self-employed persons to carry on their routine activities. It...

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...

Jharkhand HC Allows A Plea For Anticipatory Bail On Precondition Of Contributing Rs. 10,000 To PM CARES Fund [Read Order]

The counsel for Accused submitted that the petitioner volunteers to pay an amount in the Prime Minister Care Fund, meant for the present epidemic i.e. COVID-19.

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.