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Congress must specifically authorize CDC to continue with eviction moratorium imposed as relief program for alleviating the burdens caused by the COVID–19 pandemic(26.08.2021)

In March 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Re¬lief, and Economic Security Act to alleviate burdens caused by the COVID–19 pandemic. Among oth.....

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Top Story

SEBI Relaxes Compliance Norms As Covid-19 Disrupts Operations(19.03.2020)

In view of the emerging global scenarios regarding COVID19, Securities and Exchange Board of India has eased compliance requirements for listed compan.....

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Judgments

In order to avoid spread of Covid-19 impact, confinement in Quarantine Centre would not amount to illegal detention(29.04.2020)

Present is a petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of writ in the nature of Habeas Corpus directing Respondents No.1 an.....

Tags : Covid-19, Impact, Quarantine, Legality

Apprehension of death due to COVID a valid ground for Anticipatory Bail(25.05.2021)

The State of Uttar Pradesh had moved the Supreme Court challenging the order of the Allahabad High Court wherein anticipatory bail was granted on the .....

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Notifications & Circulars

PM chairs meeting to review planning and preparations for vaccination against Covid-19(30.06.2020)

PM lists four guiding principles that will form the foundation of this national effort. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today chaired a high-level m.....

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Extension of the time limit for issuance of order in terms of the provisions of sub-section (5), read with sub-section (7) of Section 54 of Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017(09.06.2020)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 168A of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017) (hereafter in this notification refer.....

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Clarification on passing of ordinary and special resolutions by companies under the Companies Act, 2013 read with rules made thereunder on account of Covid-19-Extension of time(15.06.2020)

This Ministry has issued General Circular No. 14/2020 on 8th April, 2020 and General Circular No. 17/2020 on 13th April, 2020 for providing clarificat.....

Tags : Clarification, Resolutions, Covid-19-Extension of time

Interest Subvention (IS) and Prompt Repayment Incentive (PRI) for Short Term Crop Loans during the years 2018-19 and 2019-20: Extended Period on account of Covid-19(21.04.2020)

1. Please refer to circular FIDD.CO.FSD.BC.No.15/05.02.001/2018-19 dated March 7, 2019 regarding Interest Subvention Scheme for Short Term Crop Loans .....

Tags : Interest Subvention, Extension, Covid-19

One-time relaxation with respect to validity of SEBI Observations(21.04.2020)

1. In view of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, based on representations from various industry bodies, SEBI has decided to grant the following one .....

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Central Government, hereby issues notification for the purposes of making available suitable vaccines to meet the requirements of emergency arising due to COVID-19(18.05.2020)

1.Whereas, the Central Government is satisfied that making available suitable vaccines is essential to meet the requirements of emergency arising due .....

Tags : Notification, Suitable vaccines, Emergency, COVID-19

India signs $1.5 billion loan with ADB to support India's COVID-19 immediate response(28.04.2020)

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a $1.5 billion loan that will support the government's response to the novel.....

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Dr. Harsh Vardhan launches the 'AYUSH Sanjivani ' App and inter-disciplinary studies involving AYUSH interventions for COVID 19(07.05.2020)

The alliance between technology stakeholders will help the traditional knowledge of AYUSH to reach a large global populatio.

Dr. Harsh Vardha.....

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Industries Should Take Positive Approach and Tap the Opportunities Created After Covid-19 Crisis Gets Over: Shri Gadkari(07.05.2020)

Union Minister for MSME and Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari has said that industries should keep a positive outlook and tap the opportu.....

Tags : Industries, Positive Approach, Covid-19 Crisis

Import and export of vaccines in relation to COVID-19 through Courier(30.12.2020)

1. The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges to Customs and other administrations the world over. Right from the onset of the pandemic,.....

Tags : Import, Export, Vaccines, COVID-19

Norms on settlement of COVID-19 health insurance claims(29.04.2021)

1. Reference is invited to Order dated 28.4.2021 passed by Hon'ble High Court of New Delhi in WP(C) No. 5026 /2021 wherein IRDAI was directed to advis.....

Tags : Norms, Settlement, COVID-19 health insurance

Extension of timelines for sale and renewal of short term Covid specific health insurance policies(13.09.2021)

1. Reference is invited to the short term Covid specific health insurance policies permitted to be offered by all Insurers.

2. In partial mo.....

Tags : Covid, Extension, Timeline

Continuation of operations of the DGFT 'COVID-19 Helpdesk' for international trade related issues(06.01.2022)

1. Department of Commerce and DGFT have undertaken to monitor the status of export and imports and difficulties being faced by trade stakeholders in v.....

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Advisory regarding containing and management of COVID-19 in National Parks/Sanctuaries/Tiger Reserves(06.04.2020)

In view of the spread of COVID 19 in the country and a recent news report on a Tiger being infected with the COVID 19 in New York, the Ministry of Env.....

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Resolution Framework 2.0 - Resolution of Covid-19 related stress of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(05.05.2021)

1. Please refer to the circular DOR.No.BP.BC/4/21.04.048/2020-21 dated August 6, 2020 on restructuring of advances to the MSME borrowers.

2......

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Awards announced for Indo-U.S. Virtual Networks for COVID-19(18.08.2020)

Eight binational teams consisting of researchers from India and the US have received awards to pursue cutting-edge research in pathogenesis and diseas.....

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News

SC Directs Centre to Ensure Welfare of Migrant Workers and Spread Awareness of Pandemic(31.03.2020)

Supreme Court has directed the Centre to ensure accessibility of basic necessities and medical facilities for migrant workers in view of the nationwid.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Welfare of Migrant Workers, Spreading Awareness of COVID-19

SC Takes Suo Moto Case on Risk of COVID-19 Infection in Children Protection Homes(02.04.2020)

Supreme Court has taken a suo moto case on the conditions of children protection homes across the country in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

Tags : Supreme Court, COVID-19 Infection in Children Protection Homes

Ministry of Commerce directs DPIIT to Expedite Funds for COVID-19 Related Startup Ideas(03.04.2020)

Ministry of Commmerce and Industry has directed Department for Promotion of Industry and International Trade to expedite the proposals of start-up ide.....

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Ministry of Commerce directs DPIIT to Expedite Funds for COVID-19 Related Startup Ideas(03.04.2020)

Ministry of Commmerce and Industry has directed Department for Promotion of Industry and International Trade to expedite the proposals of start-up ide.....

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Sikkim HC Disposes PIL Which Raised Issues Arising Out of COVID-19 Restrictions(03.04.2020)

Sikkim High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation which has raised several issues arising out of restrictions imposed by the State in the w.....

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Calcutta HC Takes Suo Moto Case on Risk of COVID-19 Infection in Children Protection Homes(07.04.2020)

Calcutta High Court has taken a suo moto case on measures to be taken to protect children lodged in Protection Homes from the Corona virus. The Court .....

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Health Ministry Frames Norms to Avoid Cohorting of COVID-19 Patients with Others(08.04.2020)

Health Ministry has framed detailed guidelines to manage suspected and confirmed COVID-19 cases in separate graded facilities. The Centre has decided .....

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SC: Make COVID-19 Tests Free, Even in Private Laboratories(09.04.2020)

Supreme Court has directed the Government to issue appropriate orders immediately for free testing for coronavirus even in private hospitals and labor.....

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Bombay HC: BMC Circular Does Not Prevent Burial of Dead Infected with COVID-19(09.04.2020)

Bombay High Court has observed that the revised circular issued by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on the disposal of bodies of coronavirus vic.....

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Telangana HC Issues Notice on Plea for Free Treatment and Diagnosis for COVID-19(13.04.2020)

Telangana High Court has issued a notice on a plea to direct the Union of India and the State of Telangana to provide for free-of-cost diagnosis and t.....

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Calcutta HC: Not More Than 6 Kins of Person Who Has Died of COVID-19 Allowed to Attend Funeral(23.09.2020)

Calcutta High Court has ruled that not more than 6 close kins of a person, who had died of COVID, would be allowed to accompany the dead body for the .....

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Bombay HC Stays State Government's Notification Fixing Maximum Rates for Non-Covid Patients(28.09.2020)

Bombay High Court has stayed the operation of the State Government's notification wherein the maximum rates chargeable for treatment of Non-Covid pati.....

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SC Dismisses Plea to Stop Dissemination of Information/ Data of Covid19 on Basis of Religion(28.09.2020)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea for issuance of directions to prohibit and stop dissemination of information or data of Coronavirus dise.....

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Delhi HC Cautions Against Misuse of COVID-19 Related Liberal Bails(29.09.2020)

Delhi High Court has said it might revoke COVID bail, cautioning against misuse of its COVID 19-related liberal bail and parole orders aimed at decong.....

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Delhi HC Asks for Status of Non-Covid ICU Beds(29.09.2020)

Delhi High Court has asked the Aam Aadmi Party government to inform it about the number of ICU beds vacant for non-Covid 19 patients, while hearing it.....

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MP HC: Authorities Responsible for Execution of COVID Protocol are Unable to Discharge Their Duties(01.10.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that the executive authorities who are responsible for the execution of the COVID Guidelines are unable to disc.....

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SC Dismisses Plea Seeking Inquiry into Centre's Alleged Mismanagement of COVID 19(01.10.2020)

Supreme Court has dismissed a plea filed by six retired bureaucrats seeking an independent inquiry by a Commission appointed under the Commissions of .....

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Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Response on Use of Alternative Medicines to Treat COVID-19(20.11.2020)

Supreme Court has directed the Centre to file a counter affidavit detailing in what manner and to what extent Alternative Medicine by way of Ayurveda,.....

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Kerala HC Dismisses Plea for Allowing Relatives to Wash Dead Bodies of COVID-19 Victims(23.11.2020)

Kerala High Court has refused to issue any direction to the State Government or the Union Government to overlook its Guidelines (COVID Protocol) and t.....

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SC: Pandemic Situation Likely to Worsen, States and Centre Must be Well Equipped(23.11.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that the pandemic situation is likely to worsen across the country in the coming months and States as well as the Centre mu.....

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Kerala HC Directs KUHS to Ensure Covid Positive Students Write Their Exams as per Health Guidelines(24.11.2020)

Kerala High Court has directed the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) to ensure that all its students, who have tested Covid positive, are en.....

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Allahabad HC to Enquire on Development /Administration of Covid-19 Vaccine(24.11.2020)

Allahabad High Court has expressed its inclination to get in touch with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to enquire about the status of d.....

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MHA Releases Fresh Guidelines for Surveillance, Containment and Caution Against Covid-19(25.11.2020)

Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released a fresh set of guidelines for surveillance, containment and caution against Covid-19. The fresh norm.....

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Madras HC Grants Bail to Persons Accused of Disrupting Burial of COVID Affected Doctor(25.05.2020)

Madras High Court has allowed the bail applications of 11 persons accused of disrupting the burial ceremony of a doctor, who succumbed to a heart atta.....

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Gujarat HC: Government Should Not Restrict COVID-19 Tests(25.05.2020)

Gujarat High Court has observed that Gujarat Government should not restrict the number of COVID-19 tests on the fear that more tests would lead to 70%.....

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Telangana High Court Directs Government to Test the Dead for COVID-19(27.05.2020)

Telangana HC has directed the State to test all those who die in government hospitals for COVID-19 before releasing the bodies to ascertain whether th.....

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Bombay HC Tells Navi Mumbai Civic Body to Certify Names of Workers Involved in COVID Duty(28.05.2020)

Bombay High Court has directed the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) to certify names of workers who are involved in COVID-19 related duties an.....

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Delhi HC: Ensure Food is Given Separately to COVID-19 Patients(29.05.2020)

Delhi High Court has directed the Aam Aadmi Party Government to ensure that food and water are provided separately to persons who have tested positive.....

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Karnataka HC Directs State to Issue Orders to Provide Covid Test Results Within 24 Hours(19.04.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to issue appropriate orders to all recognised laboratories to provide test results to patients .....

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Bombay HC: Covid Test Results Should be Given to Patients Immediately Through Whatsapp(19.04.2021)

Bombay High Court said that Covid test results should be given to patients immediately through Whatsapp and hard copies without waiting for them to be.....

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Telangana HC: Conduct COVID-19 Tests on Dead Bodies as Per Stipulated Guidelines(15.05.2020)

Telangana High Court has directed the State Government to mandatorily conduct COVID-19 tests on dead bodies so as to effectuate contact-tracing of the.....

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Allahabad HC Issues Instructions for Identification of Potential COVID-19 Carriers(15.05.2020)

Allahabad High Court has issued several instructions for the State authorities to ensure that all the migrants, entering the State of Uttar Pradesh af.....

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Calcutta HC Seeks Response in Plea Alleging Mismanagement of COVID-19 Situation(20.05.2020)

Calcutta High Court has directed the Union Ministry of Home Affairs as well as the State Government of West Bengal to submit their replies in a plea a.....

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Delhi HC Asks Governments to Keep Tab on Rising Cases(25.05.2020)

Delhi High Court has stated that the Centre and the Aam Aadmi Party government must keep a tab on the number of COVID-19 cases in the capital and be r.....

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Delhi HC Refuses to Direct Government to Disclose Actual COVID-19 Count(25.05.2020)

Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a plea seeking to scrap the death audit committee and direct the Aam Aadmi Party government to come out with.....

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Rajasthan HC Issues Notice to Centre, State on Plea Against Differential Pricing of Covid Vaccine(10.05.2021)

Rajasthan High Court has issued notice to the Central and the State Government on a Public Interest Litigation seeking implementation of 'One Nation, .....

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Centre Decides to Give COVID19 Vaccination to All Above 18 Years from May 1(20.04.2021)

Government of India has decided to give COVID19 vaccination to everyone above the age of 18 years from 1st May, 2021. The Government of India has anno.....

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Bombay HC Directs Provision of Remdesivir to Hospitals for Treatment of Covid-19(20.04.2021)

Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra Government to provide 10,000 vials of Remdesivir, a crucial anti-viral drug to Hospitals treating Covid.....

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Telangana High Court has directed the State government to issue within 48 hours COVID-19 guidelines t(20.04.2021)

Telangana High Court has directed the State government to issue within 48 hours COVID-19 guidelines to minimise footfalls in liquor shops, restaurants.....

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Telangana High Court Directs State Govt. to Lay Down its Own COVID-19 Norms(20.04.2021)

Telangana High Court has directed the State government to issue within 48 hours COVID-19 guidelines to minimise footfalls in liquor shops, restaurants.....

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Allahabad HC Sets Aside Order of Chief Medical Officer Restraining Covid Treatment(20.04.2021)

Allahabad High Court has set aside an order of the Chief Medical Officer, Varanasi, restraining a hospital from giving treatment to Covid patients, on.....

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Delhi HC: Wastage of Single Dose of COVID19 Vaccine Would be a Criminal Waste(22.04.2021)

Delhi High Court has said that wastage of even a single dose of vaccine, when the same is proving to be life–saving, would be a criminal waste, referr.....

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Calcutta HC Asks State to Report on Steps Taken So Far to Contain COVID-19(13.04.2020)

Calcutta High Court has asked the West Bengal Government to report to the Court the steps taken so far to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus and.....

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SC: Free Tests in Private Laboratories for Poor(14.04.2020)

Supreme Court has said its direction to provide free testing by private facilities will be applicable to economically weaker sections and people who c.....

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Madras HC Seeks Government Response on Plea Against Communalization of COVID-19(17.04.2020)

Madras High Court has sought the response of the Centre and Tamil Nadu Government in Petition filed to stop the communalization of COVID-19 spread in .....

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Calcutta HC Seeks Periodic Govt Reports on Various Aspects for Combating COVID-19(20.04.2020)

Calcutta High Court has directed the State Government of West Bengal to file periodic reports with regard to the progress made by it in terms of tackl.....

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Calcutta HC Seeks Affidavit from State on Steps Taken in Plea Regarding Burial Of COVID-19 Patient(20.04.2020)

Calcutta High Court has considered a Petition claiming that the burial in the graveyard of the dead body of a COVID-19 casualty without the death cert.....

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Madras HC Directs State to Ensure Oxygen Needs of Non-Covid Patients are Taken Care Of(18.05.2021)

Madras High Court has directed the State government to ensure that the oxygen needs of non-COVID-19 patients are also taken care of without any compro.....

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Allahabad HC Asks UP Govt to Consider Complete Lockdown in Covid Infected Areas(14.04.2021)

Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh government to consider the viability of a complete lock-down for at least two or three weeks in distr.....

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Karnataka HC Asks Doctor Seeking Directions to Use 'Pulse Oximeter' For COVID Test(14.04.2021)

Karnataka High Court has asked a Doctor, who had approached the court seeking directions to use pulse oximeter in detecting Covid-19 cases and avoid u.....

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Calcutta HC Directs Strict Implementation of COVID Guidelines During Election(14.04.2021)

Calcutta High Court has issued directions to the District Magistrate of all districts and Chief Election Officer, West Bengal, to ensure that COVID gu.....

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Karnataka HC Directs DGP to Ensure Registration of FIR for Instances of Covid Protocol Violation(16.04.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the Director-General and Inspector General of Police to ensure that the police register First Information Reports (F.....

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Gujarat HC Stresses Need for Transparency in Publication of Data Related to Covid-19(19.04.2021)

Gujarat High Court has stressed the need for transparency in the publication of testing data and availability of amenities in relation to COVID-19, st.....

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Gujarat HC: Preventive Steps Not Effective Unless People Avoid Unnecessary Movement Out of House(23.03.2020)

Gujarat High Court has observed that preventive measures would not successfully and effectively contain the pandemic of COVID-19 unless and until the .....

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Bombay HC Directs Government to Consider Grant of Approval to Private COVID-19 Testing Labs(27.03.2020)

Bombay High Court (Nagpur bench) has directed the State Government to take necessary steps for the creation and operation of Viral Research and Diagno.....

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Gujarat HC Suggests State to Take Urgent Serious Steps to Curb Rising Covid Cases(07.04.2021)

Gujarat High Court has suggested the State Government to take urgent serious steps to curb the situation and impose lockdown for 3-4 days to curb the .....

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Telangana HC Directs State to File Fresh Status Report to Tackle Covid-19 Spread in State(07.04.2021)

Telangana High Court has instructed State Government to file a fresh status report within 48 hours on steps taken to tackle further spread of the viru.....

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Karnataka HC: Persuade Judicial Officers Aged Above 45 Years to Take COVID Vaccine(07.04.2021)

Karnataka High Court has suggested to the Principal District and Sessions Judges/Unit Heads to persuade all the Judicial Officers who are aged 45 year.....

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Madras HC Directs Government to Concentrate on Containing Second Wave of COVID-19(08.04.2021)

Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to concentrate on containing the raging second wave of COVID-19. The Court has noted that som.....

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Delhi HC Satisfied with Govt Response on Measures Taken to Provide Treatment to Patients(21.04.2020)

Delhi High Court has expressed satisfaction over measures taken by the Centre and Delhi government to provide treatment to non-Covid-19 patients, incl.....

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Karnataka HC Rejects Plea for Making Public Personal Details of Persons Who Contacted COVID-19(23.04.2020)

Karnataka High Court has rejected the plea filed seeking directions to the State and Central Government to make public details of those persons who ha.....

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NGT Directs Constituting Team for Handling and Scientific Disposal of COVID-19 Waste(27.04.2020)

National Green Tribunal has directed constituting a high level task team at the national level, to supervise handling and scientific disposal of COVID.....

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SC Dismisses Plea for Mass House-to-House COVID-19 Testing in Hotspot Areas(27.04.2020)

Supreme Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation which sought directions to the Centre to conduct mass door to door testing for COVID-19 as wi.....

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Madras HC: Revealing Identity of COVID Patients Will Definitely Lead to Social Stigma(01.05.2020)

Madras High Court has dismissed a Writ Petition seeking to reveal the identity of the COVID-19 affected persons, stating that doing so might result in.....

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Kerala HC Enquires on Use of Surplus Dividend from RBI for Free Covid Vaccination(25.05.2021)

Kerala High Court has asked the Centre why it cannot use the surplus dividend it got from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for administering COVID vacc.....

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SC Directs to Bring on Record Policy Guidelines on Death Certificates Issued to Covid Patients(25.05.2021)

Supreme Court has directed the Central Government to bring on record any policy or guidelines pertaining to death certificates issued to COVID-19 pati.....

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Karnataka HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Direction to Form Expert Committee to Monitor COVID-19(04.05.2020)

Karnataka High Court has disposed off a Public Interest Litigation seeking directions to constitute an expert committee at State Level, headed by a Si.....

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SC Directs Bombay HC to Decide Plea to Stop Burial of Persons who Died of COVID-19(04.05.2020)

Supreme Court has disposed of a Special Leave Petition against a Bombay High Court order which had refused to stay burials in 3 cemeteries in Bandra w.....

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Karnataka HC: Breach of COVID-19 Advisory by Any Staff in Judiciary to be Treated as Misconduct(11.05.2020)

Karnataka High Court has issued circular stating that if officers and officials of the Court must strictly follow the COVID-19 Instructions/Advisory a.....

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SC Stays Orissa HC Order on Mandatory COVID-19 Testing for Migrants to Enter Odisha(11.05.2020)

Supreme Court has stayed the order passed by the Orissa High Court which directed that migrant workers should be allowed entry to Odisha only after te.....

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Bombay HC Seeks Municipal Corporation's Reply in Plea to Stop Burial of Covid-19 Victims(12.05.2020)

Bombay High Court has asked the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai to file its reply in a Writ Petition filed by Mumbai resident, Pradeep Gandhy .....

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SC Seeks Clarification on Risk and Cost of Manufacture of Covid Vaccines(03.06.2021)

Supreme Court has sought clarification on whether it would be accurate to state that private entities had alone borne the risk and cost of manufacture.....

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Patna HC Directs State Human Rights Commission to Conduct Surprise Inspections at Covid Hospitals(22.04.2021)

Patna High Court has sought intervention of the Bihar Human Rights Commission, expressing strong displeasure over absence of any comprehensive action .....

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Supreme Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of COVID Issues(22.04.2021)

Supreme Court has taken suo moto cognizance on issues related to oxygen supply, drug supply, vaccine policy in relation to COVID19 pandemic. The Court.....

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Punjab & Haryana HC Seeks Response in Plea Seeking Implementation of Covid Guidelines(22.04.2021)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought response from the State of Haryana, Punjab and Union Territory of Chandigarh in a plea highlighting the "grim.....

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Supreme Court has issued notice to Centre, State Governments, Union Territories and the parties who h(23.04.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice to Centre, State Governments, Union Territories and the parties who have approached the High Courts to show-cause why .....

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SC Issues Notice to Show Cause Why Uniform Orders Over Covid Related Issues Not to be Passed(23.04.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice to Centre, State Governments, Union Territories and the parties who have approached the High Courts to show-cause why .....

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Bombay High Court Directs Police to Prosecute Violators of COVID Protocol(10.05.2021)

Bombay High Court has taken exception to citizens behaving irresponsibly by refusing to wears masks when they venture out or wear helmets while riding.....

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Delhi HC Disposes of Plea Seeking Direction to Govt for Scheme to Compensate Covid Affected Families(10.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has disposed of the plea by directing the Government to treat the plea seeking direction to Union of India and Delhi Government to co.....

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Ministry of Health and family Welfare Revises National Policy for Admission of COVID Patients(10.05.2021)

Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has revised the National Policy For Admission of COVID Patients to various categories of COVID facilities......

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SC Directs Authorities to Consider Concerns of Inmates for Protection from Covid(10.05.2021)

Supreme Court has asked the authorities to be considerate to concerns of inmates in relation to extraordinary cases of prisoners who might not be will.....

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Calcutta HC Directs State to File Affidavit in Plea Regarding Surge of Covid Cases(11.05.2021)

Calcutta High Court has directed the State Government to file an affidavit disclosing the exact state of affairs as well as the facilities, medicines,.....

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Uttarakhand High Court Issues Directions to Prevent Spread of Covid-19(23.04.2021)

Uttarakhand High Court has issued a slew of directions to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the state and to strengthen the existing medical infrastru.....

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Madras HC Enquires About State’s Preparedness to Handle Covid-19 Pandemic(23.04.2021)

Madras High Court has enquired about the State's preparedness to handle the COVID-19 pandemic, taking suo motu notice of newspaper reports about diver.....

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Chhattisgarh High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance on COVID Medical Needs(23.04.2021)

Chhattisgarh High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and the inadequacy in medical infrastructure to tack.....

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Bombay HC Says Centre Needs to Rethink Its Policy to Not Give Door-To-Door COVID Vaccination(23.04.2021)

Bombay High Court has asked the Union Government to revisit its vaccination policy for the elderly, bed-ridden, and differently-abled citizens amid th.....

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Patna HC Issues Directions to State on Availability of Covid Treatment Facilities(23.04.2021)

Patna High Court has taken serious note of the paucity of oxygen in the State, which is an essential medical requirement for treatment of COVID-19 pat.....

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Andhra Pradesh HC Directs Over Shortfalls in Tackling COVID Emergency with Urgency(29.04.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the State government to make up the shortfalls in tackling COVID with the urgency it deserves, and suggested th.....

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Delhi High Court Closes Suo Moto Case After Delhi Govt Withdraws Order for Covid Facility(29.04.2021)

Delhi High Court has been informed that the Delhi Government has withdrawn its order giving 5-star covid facility for Judges and their families at Ash.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea of Establishment of Covid Care Facilities for Judicial Officers(30.04.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea concerning establishment of Covid care centres and facilities for Judicial officers in the national capit.....

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Rajasthan High Court Issues Notice on Differential Pricing of COVID Vaccines(30.04.2021)

Rajasthan High Court has issued notices to the Central Government, State Government on a plea challenging differential pricing of the vaccine for the .....

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Delhi High Court Seeks Data from All Hospitals on Discharge of Covid Patients(03.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has directed all hospitals in the city to submit data from 1st April, 2021 onwards, of all beds that have been occupied for more than.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking Establishment of Covid Care Centre(18.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea seeking establishment of Covid care centre having atleast 100 beds with ICU and Ventilator facility for p.....

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Allahabad HC Expresses Dissatisfaction at Steps Taken for Testing and Treatment of Covid-19(18.05.2021)

Allahabad High Court has observed that citizens of Uttar Pradesh are being led towards the third wave of pandemic, expressing its dissatisfaction at t.....

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Haryana Allows Reimbursement of GST on ‘Covid items’ Donations(19.05.2021)

Haryana has become the first State in India to allow reimbursement of Goods and Service tax paid by companies, non-governmental organisations and indi.....

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Allahabad HC Directs Counsel to Seek Mandate from UP Govt Regarding Availability of Covid-19 Vaccines(19.05.2021)

Allahabad High Court has asked the Additional Chief Standing Counsel of Uttar Pradesh to seek instructions with respect to availability of Covid-19 va.....

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Delhi HC: Treatment Must be Provided in Another Hospital When Referral Hospital is a Covid Facility(20.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to ensure that an accused person must be provided the treatment required by approaching an alternat.....

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Uttarakhand High Court Says State Govt Careless About COVID Protocols(20.05.2021)

Uttarakhand High Court has made critical observations against the State Government for allowing the 'Kumbh Mela', in which over 10 million devotees co.....

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Kerala HC Warns Private Hospitals Against Charging Exorbitant Rates on COVID Treatment(11.05.2021)

Kerala High Court has cautioned hospitals to abide by the rates notified by the government in its order, giving strong warning to hospitals for overch.....

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Tripura HC Seeks Details Regarding COVID Management by State(11.05.2021)

Tripura High Court has sought certain details regarding COVID management in the State of Tripura, dealing with the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Pe.....

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Telangana HC Slams State for Preventing Ambulances from Transporting Covid Patients(12.05.2021)

Telangana High Court has slammed the State Government for preventing ambulances, transporting Covid-19 patients from neighbouring states, from enterin.....

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Delhi HC Pulls Up JNU for Not Reacting Timely Over Increase in Covid Cases(12.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has pulled up the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) for not reacting with "swiftness and alacrity" as COVID cases continue to rise in.....

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Karnataka HC Directs State to Place on Record Roadmap for Covid Vaccination(12.05.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to place on record a road map by 13th May, 2021 on how it proposes to provide vaccination to ev.....

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Central Government Exempts Covid-19 Vaccines and Oxygen from Basic Custom Duty(26.04.2021)

Central Government has notified that the Covid-19 vaccines and Oxygen are exempted from basic customs duty. The Centre has also directed customs offic.....

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Andhra Pradesh HC Asks State to File Affidavit on Steps Taken to Curb Spread of Covid-19(26.04.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has asked the State Government to file a comprehensive affidavit with regard to the steps taken by the State to deal with th.....

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Madras HC Asks Chief Secretary to File Report Regarding Availability of Covid Treatment Facilities(26.04.2021)

Madras High Court has asked the Chief Secretary to the Union Territory to file a report regarding the availability of Remdesivir, Oxygen Cylinders, Do.....

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P&H HC Directs DLSA Secretaries for Speedy Action on COVID Related Grievances(26.04.2021)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed that Secretaries, Legal Services Authority in every district would be member of Committee/Nodal Agencies co.....

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Patna HC Orders to Create Dedicated Covid Complaint Email ID for Private Hospitals(26.04.2021)

Patna High Court has directed that if any Dedicated Covid Hospital (private) has a grievance that it is not getting supply of oxygen because of reason.....

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Supreme Court Takes Note of Insurance Companies Not Reimbursing Cost of COVID Treatment(06.08.2020)

Supreme Court has taken note of complaints of insurance companies not reimbursing the full cost of COVID-19 treatment and told the Union government to.....

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Orissa HC Dismisses Plea for CCTV Coverage of Treatment Given to Covid-19 Patients(15.06.2021)

Orissa High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking installation of CCTV cameras and display boards in all the COVID-19 hospitals to .....

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Madras HC Issues Notice on Plea for Payment of Ex-Gratia to Covid Victims(15.06.2021)

Madras High Court has issued notice to the National Disaster Management Authority on a petition seeking ex-gratia payment to families of persons who h.....

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Sikkim High Court Dismisses Plea Alleging Misappropriation of Covid-19 Funds(17.06.2021)

Sikkim High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking enquiry into alleged misappropriation of funds under Covid-19 package provided to.....

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Karnataka High Court Issues Notice on MBBS Graduates' Plea Against Govt Notification(17.06.2021)

Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the State Government and other respondents on a batch of petitions filed challenging the notification issued.....

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Karnataka HC Directs State to Respond on Alleged Incident of CM’’s Son Violating Covid Norms(26.05.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to respond to the alleged incident of the son of the Chief Minister of Karnataka, BY Vijendra a.....

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Karnataka HC Pulls Up Police for Not Registering Any FIRs Over Violation of Covid Protocols(26.05.2021)

Karnataka High Court has pulled up the Police Commissioner of Belagavi for not registering even a single First Information Report over the violation o.....

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Gauhati HC Seeks Response of Assam Govt in PILs on Covid-19 Situation in Tea Gardens(26.05.2021)

Gauhati High Court has sought the response of the Assam Government on a slew of issues in Public Interest Litigations relating to the present situatio.....

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Gauhati HC Seeks Response on Denial of Admission of Covid Patients to Private Hospitals(27.05.2021)

Gauhati High Court has sought response from the Assam Government on an application alleging denial of admission to Covid-19 patients by private hospit.....

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Delhi HC Directs Centre to Publicize Helpline Numbers and Covid Information Through Media(27.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has directed the Centre and the Delhi Government to publicize helpline numbers and other Covid information by way of audio visual and.....

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Allahabad HC: Deaths of Persons Suspected to be Covid Positive to be Computed as Covid-Deaths(12.05.2021)

Allahabad High Court has directed that deaths of persons who were suspected to be affected by the Covid-19 virus after antigen tests will be computed .....

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Bombay HC: If COVID Positive Patient Dies Due to Oxygen Shortage, Violation of Article 21(13.05.2021)

Bombay High Court has observed that it is every State's responsibility to protect the lives of its citizens, stressing that if a COVID positive patien.....

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Karnataka HC Directs State to Come Out with Action Plan for Handling Third Possible Wave of Covid 19(13.05.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to in two weeks time come out with an action plan and vision statement dealing with state of pr.....

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Madras HC Directs Centre Not to Reduce Allocation of Covid Vaccines to Tamil Nadu(14.05.2021)

Madras High Court has ordered that the Centre should not reduce the allocation of COVID-19 vaccines to Tamil Nadu just because the State government ha.....

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Allahabad HC Seeks Govt's Response on PIL Seeking Free of Cost COVID Treatment for Lawyers(14.05.2021)

Allahabad High Court has directed the State and Central Government to seek instructions in a Public Interest Litigation Petition seeking free-of-cost .....

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Chhattisgarh HC Directs State in Matter Pertinent to Second Wave of Covid-19 Infections(27.04.2021)

Chhattisgarh High Court has directed the State Government to convene a meeting of all concerned to take stock of the situation as to the Oxygen supply.....

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Gujarat High Court Directs Covid Testing of Prisoners Whose Bail Pleas are Allowed(27.04.2021)

Gujarat High Court has directed that prisoners, whose bail pleas are allowed, should be made to undergo the Covid-19 Test, stating that it is only in .....

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Supreme Court Clarifies Objective of Suo Moto Proceedings Taken Up on COVID Issues(27.04.2021)

Supreme Court has clarified that the objective of suo moto proceedings taken up by it on COVID issues is not to supplant the High Courts or to take ov.....

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Supreme Court Asks Centre to Explain Rationale of COVID Vaccine Pricing(28.04.2021)

Supreme Court has asked the Central Government to explain the rationale behind the pricing policy for COVID vaccines in the suo moto case taken on the.....

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Delhi High Court Slams Delhi Govt for its Order Giving 5-Star Covid Facility for Judges(28.04.2021)

Delhi High Court has confronted the Delhi Government for its recent order to use 100 rooms of Ashoka Hotel, New Delhi for setting up of COVID Health f.....

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P&H HC Seeks Response to Ask Corporate Houses for Participation in Fighting Covid 19(14.05.2021)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought the response of States of Punjab, Haryana and Union Territory of Chandigarh to ask the corporate houses for t.....

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Karnataka HC Directs State and BBMP to Give Explanation on Taking Over of Covid Facility(14.05.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State government and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to give an explanation as to why it did not take .....

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Allahabad High Court Stays FIR Against CMO Running Covid Vaccination Service(14.05.2021)

Allahabad High Court has stayed a First Information Report lodged against a Chief Medical Officer, who is running vaccination services, at the instanc.....

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P&H High Court Reviews COVID Situation in Haryana, Punjab & Chandigarh UT(14.05.2021)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked the States of Punjab, Haryana and Union Territory of Chandigarh alongwith representative of Central Govt. rega.....

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Rajasthan HC Asks Bar Council About Steps Taken for Welfare of Advocates Affected by Covid-19(14.05.2021)

Rajasthan High Court has asked the Bar Council of Rajasthan about the steps being taken for the welfare of advocates who are affected by COVID-19 in a.....

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Manipur HC Stresses on Need for Taking Steps to Tackle Third Wave of Covid-19 Pandemic(04.06.2021)

Manipur High Court has stated that it would be necessary for the State to demonstrate the steps already taken, in terms of the demands raised for medi.....

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Sikkim HC Expresses Concern Over Unavailability of Covid-19 Vaccines(07.06.2021)

Sikkim High Court has expressed concern over unavailability of Covid-19 vaccine in the State and directed the authorities to take proactive steps in t.....

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Bombay HC Directs MUHS to Issue Advisories for Medical Students to Produce Negative Covid Report(07.06.2021)

Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra University of Health Science (MUHS) to issue advisories asking medical students to produce a negative R.....

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SC Pulls Up West Bengal Govt for Not Uploading Information of Children Orphaned During COVID(08.06.2021)

Supreme Court has asked the State of West Bengal to comply with the Court's previous orders, and gather and upload the information regarding children .....

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Kerala HC: Qualified Homeopathic Physician Can Dispense Medicines for Management of Covid-19(09.06.2021)

Kerala High Court has held that a qualified homeopathic physician can prescribe and dispense preventive and prophylactic homeopathy medicines for COVI.....

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Uttarakhand HC Orders State to Conduct Door-to-Door Surveillance of Covid-19 Cases(10.06.2021)

Uttarakhand High Court has ordered the State Government to conduct door-to-door surveillance across 13 districts of the state, especially in remote vi.....

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Madras HC Impresses Upon Centre Need for Equitable Distribution of Covid-19 Vaccines(03.05.2021)

Madras High Court has impressed upon the Centre the need for ensuring equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, drugs and oxygen to all the States .....

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Delhi HC Directs Govt to Ensure COVID Drugs are Not Sold Above MRP(03.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has directed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi to ensure that COVID drugs, oxygen cylinders and medical equipment.....

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SC: No COVID Patient Should be Denied Hospital Admission for Lack of Local Address Proof(03.05.2021)

Supreme Court has directed that no patient shall be denied hospitalization or essential drugs in any State/UT for lack of local residential proof of t.....

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CBIC Notifies Ad hoc Exemption from IGST on Imports of Specified COVID-19 Relief Material(04.05.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the Ad hoc Exemption from Integrated Goods and Services Tax on imports of specified CO.....

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SC: NDMA May Consider Laying Down Minimum Standards of Relief to COVID Victims(04.05.2021)

Supreme Court has suggested that the National Disaster Management Authority consider laying down minimum standards of the relief which is to be provid.....

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Uttarakhand High Court Orders Government to Conduct Audit of Covid-19 Deaths in State(10.06.2021)

Uttarakhand High Court has ordered the Government to conduct an audit of Covid-19 deaths in the state and submit its report by 21st June, 2021 in plea.....

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Madras HC: Court Cannot Issue Mandamus Directing Compensation to COVID Victims(10.06.2021)

Madras High Court has observed that the Court cannot issue a mandamus directing all COVID-19 victims to be compensated, irrespective of the financial .....

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Jammu & Kashmir High Court Declines Plea for Handing Over Covid Dead Bodies to Families(11.06.2021)

Jammu and Kashmir High Court has refused to pass directions for handing of over dead bodies of Covid-19 victims to their next of kin, observing that t.....

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Gauhati HC Directs to Ensure Availability of Facilities to Covid Patients in Home Isolation(14.06.2021)

Gauhati High Court has directed the Nagaland Government to ensure that Covid-19 patients being recommended home isolation have sufficient number of ro.....

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MP HC Allows Private Hospitals’ Plea to Return Covid Vaccines in Lieu of New Vaccination Policy(14.06.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has allowed the application filed by the private hospitals to return the remaining COVID-19 vaccine doses to the government,.....

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SC Seeks Details of Public Funding and Aid Given to COVID Vaccine Manufacturers(04.05.2021)

Supreme Court has sought from the Central Government the details of public funding and aid given to COVID vaccine manufacturers Bharat Biotech and Ser.....

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Delhi HC Allows Delhi Bar Council's Plea for Setting Up Covid Facilities for Lawyers(04.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has allowed a Public Interest Litigation filed by the Bar Council of Delhi seeking setting up of covid facilities for registered lawy.....

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Kerala HC Directs State Response on Plea Seeking Uniform COVID-19 Treatment Tariffs(05.05.2021)

Kerala High Court has directed the State to apprise it of measures taken to rationalise charges in pleas seeking uniform COVID-19 treatment tariffs ac.....

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Madras HC Decides to Hold COVID-19 Vaccination Camp for Staff, Lawyers and Family Members(05.05.2021)

Madras High Court has decided to hold a COVID-19 vaccination camp for its staff, lawyers and their family members from May 10 to 22. This is part of a.....

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Delhi HC Asks Delhi Police to File Status Report Seeking FIR Against Hoarders of Covid Medicine(05.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi Police to file status report in a Public Interest Litigation seeking registration of FIRs against leaders of poli.....

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Delhi HC Expresses Satisfaction of Steps Taken by Delhi Govt to Ensure Access to COVID Treatment(28.07.2020)

Delhi High Court has closed the suo moto matter on adequate access to COVID-19 treatment in Delhi after expressing satisfaction towards the steps alre.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Challenging Delhi Govt's COVID-19 Regulation(29.07.2020)

Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea challenging clause 3(g) of the Delhi Epidemic Diseases, (Management of COVID-19) Regulations, 2020, which.....

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Gauhati High Court Directs State to Reconsider Maximum Rates Fixed for COVID Treatment(28.06.2021)

Gauhati High Court has directed the State Government to reconsider the maximum rates fixed by it for Covid-19 treatment in private hospitals, making a.....

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MP HC Asks Government to Examine and Decide on Plea Seeking Covid Guidelines for Journalists(28.06.2021)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has asked the Ministry of Information and Broadcast, Government of India to examine and decide expeditiously a plea seeking .....

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Orissa HC Asks State on Enquiry Into Issue of Undercounting of Covid-19 Deaths(28.06.2021)

Orissa High Court has asked the State Government as to whether the issue of undercounting of Covid-19 deaths has been enquired into by it. The Court h.....

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SC Dismisses Plea Seeking Compensation Plan for Kin of COVID-19 Related Deaths/Casualties(24.08.2020)

Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking inter-alia, directions to the Union and State Governments to formulate appropriate guidelines to provide ad.....

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Kerala HC: AYUSH Doctors Not to Prescribe Cure for COVID-19(31.08.2020)

Kerala High Court has observed that AYUSH Doctors shall not prescribe tablets or mixtures as cure for COVID-19, but only as an immunity booster.

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Allahabad HC: COVID-19 Centre/Hospital Can be Set Up Within Residential Colonies(07.09.2020)

Allahabad High Court has clarified that a COVID-19 Centre/Hospital can be set up within residential colonies.

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Gauhati HC Asks State Authorities to Act Tough Against COVID Protocol Violators(07.09.2020)

Gauhati High Court has suggested the Assam Government to take strict action against those not following physical distancing norms, including the impos.....

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Gauhati HC Asks State Authorities to Act Tough Against COVID Protocol Violators(07.09.2020)

Gauhati High Court has suggested the Assam Government to take strict action against those not following physical distancing norms, including the impos.....

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SC Asks Kerala to Explain on Relaxation in COVID-19 Curbs for Bakrid(20.07.2021)

Supreme Court has asked Kerala Government to explain its reasons for relaxing COVID-19 restrictions between July 18 and July 20 for Bakrid celebration.....

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Gauhati HC Seeks Views of Three States on Alarming Rise in Covid Cases(22.07.2021)

Gauhati High Court has sought views from Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh on the alarming rise of Covid-19 cases. The Court has taken suo motu .....

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Gujarat HC Directs Hospital to Conduct IVF/ART on Critical COVID Patient on Wife's Plea(22.07.2021)

Gujarat High Court has directed a hospital in Vadodara to conduct an IVF/Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) procedure for the collection of sample.....

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Himachal Pradesh HC Seeks Response on Availability of Covid Facilities in State(26.07.2021)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has sought response of the State Government on the availability of Covid 19 facilities in the State with regards to the am.....

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Himachal Pradesh HC Seeks Response on Availability of Covid Facilities in State(26.07.2021)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has sought response of the State Government on the availability of Covid 19 facilities in the State with regards to the am.....

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Himachal Pradesh HC Seeks Response on Availability of Covid Facilities in State(26.07.2021)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has sought response of the State Government on the availability of Covid 19 facilities in the State with regards to the am.....

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Himachal Pradesh HC Seeks Response on Availability of Covid Facilities in State(26.07.2021)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has sought response of the State Government on the availability of Covid 19 facilities in the State with regards to the am.....

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Calcutta HC Orders Autopsy of 18 Year Old COVID-19 Suspect(15.07.2020)

Calcutta High Court has directed the State Government to conduct an autopsy on the body of an 18-yr-old boy, suspected to have suffered from COVID-19 .....

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Karnataka HC Rejects Petition Seeking to Move COVID-19 Testing Laboratory in Residential Area(21.07.2020)

Karnataka High Court has refused to entertain a public interest litigation filed by two residents seeking directions to the authorities to shift or cl.....

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Delhi HC Directs ICMR to Clarify Stand on Requirement of Doctor's Prescription for COVID Testing(23.07.2020)

Delhi High Court has directed the Indian Council of Medical Research to file an affidavit stating its stand on the requirement of a doctor's prescript.....

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Delhi HC Directs Delhi Government to Decide Extension of COVID Facilities to Homeless Mentally Ill(27.07.2020)

Delhi High Court has granted a week's time to both the Central as well as the Delhi Government to decide as to whether the testing facilities for COVI.....

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Allahabad HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Immediate Covid-19 Vaccination Drive for Prisoners(05.07.2021)

Allahabad High Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation seeking Covid-19 vaccination drive for prisoners across the State on an urgent .....

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Kerala HC Seeks Explanation on Failure to Ensure COVID Protocol Outside Liquor Shops(08.07.2021)

Kerala High Court has sought an explanation from the State regarding its failure to ensure compliance with COVID protocols outside state-run Beverages.....

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Orissa HC: Disclosure of COVID Patients' Identities Must Pass 'Triple Test' of Privacy Judgment(13.08.2020)

Orissa High Court has cautioned the Authorities to ensure that in case they reveal the identity of a COVID patient/ suspect, the same is done in accor.....

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SC Dismisses PIL Seeking Direction to Allow Homeopathic Treatment for Mild Cases of COVID-19(21.08.2020)

Supreme Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by two homeopathic physicians, seeking directions to the Central Government to pe.....

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Delhi HC Seeks Response on Making Covid-19 Care Facility Inside JNU(13.07.2021)

Delhi High Court has sought response of the Delhi Government on its proposal to make a Covid-19 care facility inside Jawaharlal Nehru University after.....

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AP High Court Asks State to List Reasons for Rise in Covid-19 Cases in 3 Districts(13.07.2021)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has sought State Government's response on the rise in Covid-19 cases in three particular districts of the State, namely- Eas.....

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Sikkim HC Expresses Concern Over Spread of Covid-19 in Care Facilities(13.07.2021)

Sikkim High Court has expressed concern over spread of Covid-19 in various 'Care facilities' and has directed the State to take immediate steps for pr.....

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Delhi HC Directs Issue of Reminder for Offering Add On Cover for Covid Home Care Treatment(19.07.2021)

Delhi High Court has directed the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India to issue reminder to all General and Stand-Alone Health Insu.....

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HP HC Directs State to File Affidavit on Steps Taken Towards COVID Issues(01.12.2020)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the State Government to file an affidavit specifying the steps taken with regard to the availability of oxyge.....

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SC Pulls Up Gujarat Government in COVID-19 Designated Hospital Fire(02.12.2020)

Supreme Court has pulled up the Gujarat Government in a matter pertaining to the fire which had broken out at a COVID-19 designated hospital in Rajkot.....

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SC: Practice of Affixing Posters Outside Residence of COVID19 Patients Creates Stigma(02.12.2020)

Supreme Court has observed that the practice of conspicuously affixing posters outside the residence of COVID19 positive patients creates stigma and o.....

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Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Covid Vaccination Registration Via Toll-Free Number(28.09.2021)

Supreme Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation seeking registration for COVID vaccination on a toll-free helpline number. The Court has ob.....

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Supreme Court Issues Notice on Plea Against Insistence on Aadhaar Card for Covid Vaccination(01.10.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice on a writ petition seeking directions to the Centre to not insist on the production of Aadhaar card as the only proof .....

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SC: States Not To Deny Ex-Gratia On Ground That Death Cert. Not Mention COVID As Cause Of Death(04.10.2021)

Supreme Court has ordered that no state should deny the ex-gratia compensation of Rs 50,000 to the kin of persons who died of COVID on the sole ground.....

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SC Seeks Centre's Response on Plea Challenging Government Advisory of COVID Testing at Rs 4500(06.04.2020)

Supreme Court has directed the Central Government's to file its response in a plea challenging the Government advisory fixing coronavirus testing faci.....

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Delhi HC Directs Union to File Affidavit in Case Regarding Covid Vaccine for Legal Fraternity(05.03.2021)

Delhi High Court has directed the Union, government of Delhi, Bharat Biotech and Serum Institute of India to file their affidavits addressing various .....

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Delhi HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of "Stubborn Reluctance to Wear Masks Properly" on Flight(10.03.2021)

Delhi High Court has taken suo-motu cognizance of what he described as an "alarming situation" on an Air India flight bound towards Delhi from Kolkata.....

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Guwahati High Court Starts Functioning In Virtual Mode(07.01.2022)

Due to the sudden rise of Covid-19 cases in the State of Assam and in order to ensure preventive course in the court premises, the Guwahati High Court.....

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Supreme Court Agrees To Revive Limitation Extension Orders In View Of Rising COVID Cases(10.01.2022)

Supreme Court has agreed to revive the suo motu orders extending the limitation period for filing cases in Courts and Tribunals in view of the rising .....

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Karnataka HC Asks State to Strictly Implement SOP Banning Rallies, Dharnas Amid Covid Surge(14.01.2022)

Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to strictly execute the standard operating procedure (SOP) issued on January 4 in all districts.....

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Bombay HC: POCSO Convict Not Entitled to Emergency Covid-19 Parole(09.11.2020)

Bombay High Court has held that a prisoner convicted under the Protection of Children From Sexual Offences Act, 2012 is not entitled to benefit of eme.....

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Sikkim HC Suspends Suo Motu Monitoring of Covid-19 Situtation in State(21.09.2021)

Sikkim High Court has suspended its suo motu monitoring of the Covid-19 situation in the State, upon being convinced that the State Government has tak.....

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Delhi HC Denies Anticipatory Bail to Man Accused of Giving Fake COVID-19 Report(22.09.2021)

Delhi High Court has denied anticipatory bail to a man accused of giving fake Covid-19 report for the purpose of release of his son from jail on inter.....

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Kerala HC Seeks Clarification on Post-Covid Complications Causing Death of Person(23.09.2021)

Kerala High Court has sought clarification from the State regarding why treatment for post-Covid complications was not considered a part of coronaviru.....

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Bom. HC to BMC: Explain Legal Basis for Imposing Fine for Violation of Mask Mandate(20.09.2022)

Bombay High Court has asked Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to explain the logic behind imposing fines for violation of mask mandate during C.....

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Bombay High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Covid-19 Surge in Prisons(19.04.2021)

Bombay High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the surge in Covid-19 cases in various prisons across Maharashtra based on newspaper reports. The C.....

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Patna HC Directs State to Ensure Public Briefing Everyday Disclosing Covid Related Information(19.04.2021)

Patna High Court has directed Principal Secretary of the State Health Department to bring information about availability of covid related facilities i.....

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Bombay HC: Don't Deny Remdesivir to Covid Patients Admitted in Non- Covid Hospitals(19.04.2021)

Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to issue appropriate orders to all recognised laboratories to provide test results to patients .....

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Delhi HC Grants Interim Relief to Teacher Who Refused Covid-19 Vaccination on Medical Reasons(16.02.2022)

Delhi High Court has directed release of two months' salary to a teacher who did not take any vaccination dose for COVID-19 owing to his medical condi.....

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All. HC to Schools in UP: Refund/Adjust 15% Fees Paid During COVID-19 Pandemic(17.01.2023)

Allahabad High Court has directed schools in Uttar Pradesh to refund or adjust 15% of extra fees charged during 2020-21 academic session, when the COV.....

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Karnataka HC Asks State to Address Court on Issue of Rising Covid Cases(18.03.2021)

Karnataka High Court has said if the upward trend of positive case of corona virus continues in the state it would want the state government and Bruha.....

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SC Restrains Suo Moto Case on COVID Vaccination Priority for Legal Fraternity(18.03.2021)

Supreme Court has restrained the Delhi High Court from proceeding with the suo moto case taken by it to consider including legal fraternity in the pri.....

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Karnataka HC Sets Aside Directions to RBI Directing Monitoring of Implementation of Covid Package(20.01.2022)

Karnataka High Court has set aside the directions issued to Reserve Bank of India by a single judge bench of the High Court directing it to monitor th.....

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SC Directs States Not to Reject Applications/Claims of Kin/Family Members of COVID Victims(20.01.2022)

Supreme Court has directed the States not to reject applications/claims of the kin/family members of persons who have succumbed to COVID-19 on technic.....

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Delhi HC: Delhi Government Can’t Withdraw from Clear Announcement of 1 Crore Ex-Gratia(16.12.2022)

Delhi High Court has observed that Delhi Government ought not to resile from the clear announcement made for ex-gratia payment of Rs. 1 crore and that.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Fine & Debarment of Candidates Not Wearing Masks(22.03.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in a petition seeking debarment an.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Fine & Debarment of Candidates Not Wearing Masks(22.03.2021)

Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in a petition seeking debarment an.....

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Madras High Court Scraps PIL Seeking Compulsory COVID-19 Test for Candidates Contesting Elections(31.03.2021)

Madras High Court has come down heavily on a Petitioner who sought directions from the Court mandating that all candidates contesting in the Legislati.....

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Kerala High Court Admits Plea Alleging Unauthorised Lab Conducting Covid Tests at Calicut Airport(02.02.2022)

Kerala High Court has admitted a plea alleging that an unauthorised lad is conducting Rapid-PCR Covid tests at the Calicut International Airport. The .....

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Delhi High Court Refuses to Entertain PIL to Reduce Covid Booster Dose Interval(04.02.2022)

Delhi High Court has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation seeking to reduce the time gap for administration of precautionary doses of Cov.....

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Del HC: Decision to Hold Compensation to Wife of Constable Who Died While on Covid Duty Not Tenable(20.02.2023)

Delhi High Court has observed that decision taken by Delhi Government to hold compensation of ex-gratia payment of Rs. 1 crore to wife of 28 year old .....

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Calcutta HC: COVID-19 Victims Have Right to Decent Burial as Per Religion(17.09.2020)

Calcutta High Court has ruled that the immediate family members of Covid-19 victims be permitted to perform the funeral rites of the deceased as per r.....

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Calcutta HC: No Hospital Can Refuse to Admit COVID Patient if Beds are Available(18.09.2020)

Calcutta High Court has said that no hospital can refuse to admit a COVID-19 patient if beds for such patients are available and that this is one of t.....

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Supreme Court Grants Centre 4 Weeks Time Extension to Frame Guidelines(17.08.2021)

Supreme Court has granted four weeks time to the Centre to frame guidelines making recommendations for payment of ex-gratia assistance to dependents o.....

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Delhi HC Asks to Seek Instructions on Plea Against Alleged Exorbitant Pricing of Covid-19 Vaccine(17.08.2021)

Delhi High Court has asked the Central Government counsel to seek instructions on a PIL seeking reduction in the price of COVID-19 vaccines in India.

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Tripura HC: State May Make Aggressive Efforts for Administration of Second Dose of Covid-19 Vaccine(18.08.2021)

Tripura High Court has suggested the State Government may make more aggressive efforts to administer the second dose of Covid-19 vaccine to all eligib.....

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SC Stays All. HC Order That Directed Schools to Refund/Adjust 15% Fees Paid During Covid-19(05.05.2023)

Supreme Court has stayed Allahabad High Court’s order which had directed the schools in Uttar Pradesh to refund or adjust 15% of excess fees charged d.....

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Karnataka HC: Public Gatherings for Protests Contributing to COVID-19 Spread in Bengaluru(27.10.2020)

Karnataka High Court has said that public gatherings either for marking protests or for other reasons in the city of Bengaluru are contributing to the.....

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Supreme Court Asks Centre to Frame Guidelines on COVID Death Certificate by Sep 11(03.09.2021)

Supreme Court has directed the Union Government to show compliance by 11th September 2021 to the judicial directions passed on 30th June 2021 to frame.....

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SC: Affixing of COVID-19 Posters Can be Done Only Under Direction from Competent Authority(09.12.2020)

Supreme Court has held that affixing of COVID-19 posters outside the homes of patients can be done only if there is a direction from the competent aut.....

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Delhi HC Asks AAP Govt to Increase Covid Tests in Districts with High Infection(15.12.2020)

Delhi High Court has asked the Aam Aadmi Party government to increase the number of Covid-19 tests in those districts that had reported high infection.....

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Kerala HC to NDMA: Frame Guidelines for Compensation for Death Due to Vaccination Side Effects(05.09.2022)

Kerala High Court has directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to formulate policy or guidelines for identifying cases of death due .....

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Delhi HC: Delhi Government to Ensure COVID Results Are Conveyed Within 24 Hours(21.10.2020)

Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to submit a status report stating how it is planning to streamline the system to ensure that the te.....

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SC Refuses to Entertain Plea Seeking Centralized Portal for Information On COVID Essentials(08.09.2021)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a PIL filed seeking directions to maintain Centralised Portal to disseminate real-time information regarding es.....

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Calcutta HC Quashes FIR Against Journalist for His Tweet Questioning Govt's COVID Quarantine Policy(13.09.2021)

Calcutta High Court has quashed a First Information Report registered against a port-Blair journalist, Zubair Ahmad for his tweet questioning the COVI.....

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SC to Greivance Redressal Committee: Decide Complaints About Non-Payment of Compensation in 4 Weeks(19.07.2022)

Supreme Court has directed all State Governments to see to it that the ex-gratia compensation payable to the kins/family members of the persons who ha.....

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Delhi HC to DGCA: Periodically Review Guidelines Concerning Wearing of Face Masks in Flights(19.07.2022)

Delhi High Court has asked Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to periodically review its guidelines concerning wearing of face mask in fligh.....

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Karnataka HC Dismisses Plea to Stop COVID Vaccination Drive with Rs 50,000 Costs(27.05.2021)

Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition filed by one Mathew Thomas and others seeking to stop the ongoing vaccination drive, holding that the pe.....

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Manipur HC Directs State to Indicate Steps Taken for Long-Term Plan to Tackle Covid 19(28.05.2021)

Manipur High Court has directed the State Government to indicate the steps taken by it to put in place a "long-term plan" for meeting future challenge.....

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Gauhati HC Issues Notice on Directions Against Hospitals Refusing Treatment to Non Covid Patients(23.12.2020)

Gauhati High Court consisting has issued notice in a Public Interest Litigation filed by Senior Congress Leader, Debabrata Saikia seeking directions t.....

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SC Issues Notice on Plea Against Centre’s Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19(21.10.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice on a petition raising the issue of the construction of the Centre's Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID.....

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Allahabad HC: Death Date Immaterial Under UP Govt's Ex-Gratia Payment Policy(01.08.2022)

Allahabad High Court has directed State Government to release the ex-gratia payment to the dependents of such individuals who died due to COVID in and.....

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Delhi HC to Police: Take Quick Action for Speedy Disposal of COVID Protocol Violations(05.08.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that it would be appropriate for the Delhi police to take quick action in all the pending matters relating to violation of o.....

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Delhi HC Directs Delhi Govt to Provide Medical Facilities to Covid-19 Patients(07.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Government to provide medical facilities to all the persons suffering from Covid-19 in the national capital. T.....

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Bombay HC Asks on Publicising of Alternatives of Imported Drugs Used for Treatment of Covid-19(07.05.2021)

Bombay High Court has asked why the Union and State Government didn't publicise alternatives to imported drugs used for treating Covid-19 patients, st.....

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Delhi HC Seeks Response on Purported Exclusion of Intended Beneficiaries from Covid-Relief Packages(25.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has sought response from the Central government on a public interest litigation, challenging the constitutional validity of the Relie.....

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Del. HC Allows Unvaccinated Teacher to Resume Duties After AIIMS Says 'At Risk of Allergic Reaction'(26.09.2022)

Delhi High Court has directed a private school in Delhi to allow an unvaccinated teacher to re-join duties after AIIMS concluded that he was at a high.....

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Mad. HC Upholds Grant of Incentive Marks in Recruitment to Doctors for COVID Duty in Govt. Hospitals(17.11.2023)

Madras High Court has upheld the favor of granting incentive marks for medical practitioners and PG doctors who were engaged in COVID-19 duty in Gover.....

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Madras High Court Orders Relaxation on COVID-19 Restrictions from November 15(10.11.2021)

Madras High Court has ordered relaxation of many restrictions that have been in place for long to fight COVID-19. The relaxations would come into forc.....

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SC Issues Notice in Plea Seeking National Level Plan for Rehabilitation of Covid 19 Affected Families(29.11.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice in a writ petition seeking formulation and preparation of National Level Plan in tandem with the State Government to e.....

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Kerala High Court Directs Govt to Consider Private Labs' Objections Against Price Cap(18.01.2021)

Kerala High Court has directed the Kerala Government to consider the grievances of private laboratories against the November order which capped the pr.....

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SC Directs Gujarat Home Secretary to File Affidavit Indicating Compliance with COVID Guidelines(19.01.2021)

Supreme Court has directed the Chief Secretary (Home), Government of Gujarat to file an affidavit indicating compliance with the Court's order requiri.....

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Delhi High Court Permits Herbal Hookahs In Restaurants, Bars Subject To Covid Protocol(17.11.2021)

Delhi High Court has permitted the service and sale of herbal hookahs as an interim measure in the restaurants and bars in the national capital subjec.....

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Madras HC to State: Pay Compensation to Family of Man Missing Since Hospital Admission for COVID-19(21.12.2022)

Madras High Court has directed State to pay Rs 1 lakh compensation to family of 74 year old man who has not been found since being taken to government.....

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Union Home Ministry Issues Orders Extending COVID-19 Guidelines Till February 28(28.01.2021)

Union Home Ministry has issued an order extending the COVID-19 guidelines for surveillance, containment and caution till 28th February, 2021. The guid.....

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Delhi HC Directs Police to Ensure Covid-19 Protocols in Sadar Bazaar Area(08.12.2021)

Delhi High Court has directed the city police to ensure that the COVID-19 protocols are strictly followed in the city's Sadar Bazaar area in a plea se.....

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Madras HC Directs State to Ensure All State Orders on Covid-19 to be Uploaded on Govt Website(21.05.2021)

Madras High Court has directed the State to ensure that all of the State Government's communications in relation to Covid-19 - orders, notifications b.....

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Madras HC Seeks Response on Extension of Covid-19 Cash Relief to Transgender Persons(21.05.2021)

Madras High Court has sought the response of the Tamil Nadu government on a plea seeking the extension of COVID-19 cash relief Rs.4000/- to transgende.....

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Madras HC Issues Notice on Plea Seeking Free Covid Treatment in Tamil Nadu(24.05.2021)

Madras High Court has issued notice to the State Government on a petition seeking free Covid treatment at all private Nursing Homes, Polyclinics and H.....

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Allahabad HC Quashes Order of Suspension for Person Failing to Resume Office After Covid Leave(24.05.2021)

Allahabad High Court has quashed an order passed by the concerned authorities of Uttar Pradesh Government, suspending the services of one Gaurav Bansa.....

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Delhi HC Directs Inquiry into Hoarding and Illegal Stocking of Covid Medicines(24.05.2021)

Delhi High Court has directed the Drug Controller to conduct inquiry or investigation into three specific allegations against BJP MP Gautam Gambhir an.....

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SC Refuses to Entertain PIL Seeking Directions to Stop Sale of Counterfeit COVID 19 Vaccine(11.02.2021)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition filed seeking to direct the Central Government to issue under the D.....

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SC Asks States to Follow Gujarat's Model in Giving Publicity for COVID Death Compensation Scheme(16.12.2021)

Supreme Court has lauded the State of Gujarat's advertisements giving publicity relating to disbursal of the ex-gratia compensation to the family of t.....

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Kerala HC Dismisses Writ Seeking to Remove Photograph of PM from COVID Certificates(22.12.2021)

Kerala High Court has dismissed a writ petition seeking a directive to remove the photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from paid COVID-19 vaccin.....

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Bombay HC Upholds COVID Test Mandate for Employees Refusing Vaccination(22.12.2021)

Bombay High Court has upheld a circular issued by the Mumbai Port Trust (MPT) mandating RT-PCR tests every 10 days for unvaccinated employees. The Cou.....

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Delhi HC: COVID-19 Vaccination Can’t Be Insisted Upon By Employer to Government School Lecturer(24.01.2023)

Delhi High Court while observing that COVID-19 vaccination cannot be insisted upon by the employer, has granted relief to a government school lecturer.....

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Bombay HC Asks Govt to Inform About COVID-19 Conditions Prevailing in Mumbai(22.03.2022)

Bombay High Court has asked the Maharashtra government to inform it about the COVID-19 conditions prevailing in Mumbai when restrictions were imposed .....

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SC Fixes Outer Limits to Apply for COVID-19 Death Compensation at 60 Days(25.03.2022)

Supreme Court has fixed the outer limits to apply for COVID-19 death compensation at 60 days for deaths that occurred prior to March 20, 2022 and 90 d.....

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Orissa High Court Dismisses Plea Proposing Red Ant Chutney as COVID-19 Cure(12.04.2021)

Orissa High Court has dismissed a plea which claimed that that 'Kaai (Kukuti) Chutney (paste)' which is prepared using red ants, can prevent infection.....

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Supreme Court Stays High Court Proceedings on COVID Vaccination Priority for Legal Fraternity(12.04.2021)

Supreme Court has ordered a stay on proceedings before all High Courts in the cases regarding inclusion of legal fraternity in the priority list for C.....

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Delhi HC Asks Govt to Publish Requisite Standards on Collection of Blood Samples for COVID 19(22.02.2022)

Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi Government to publish requisite standards as to the collection of blood sample for conducting COVID 19 related te.....

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Kerala High Court Issues Notice on Pleas Challenging Centre's COVID Vaccination Policy(28.04.2021)

Kerala High Court has issued notice to the Centre on the challenge to the Liberalised Pricing and Accelerated National COVID -19 Vaccination Strategy .....

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Gujarat HC Asks State to File Action Plan for Tackling Third Covid-19 Wave(21.06.2021)

Gujarat High Court has asked the State Government to adopt the '3T Model' to curb the outbreak and devise a preventive action plan. The State has been.....

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SC Gives Government to Review Plea of Civil Services Aspirants for Appearing in Main Exam(01.04.2022)

Supreme Court has provided two weeks time to the Central government to reconsider afresh the demand made by the civil services aspirants who were unab.....

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Delhi High Court Refuses Interim Injunction Against RTPCR Testing Kit OMISURE(01.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has refused to pass an ad interim injunction against Tata Medical and Diagnostics Limited, manufacturer of OMISURE, an RTPCR kit that.....

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Bombay HC: 7 Days Jail for Prison Superintendent for Denying Emergency Parole to Eligible Prisoners(04.04.2022)

Bombay High Court has observed the Superintendent of Central Prison guilty of contempt and punished him to seven days simple imprisonment for selectiv.....

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Allahabad HC Denies Bail to Nurse Accused of Throwing Unadministered COVID Vaccines in Garbage(19.07.2021)

Allahabad High Court has denied pre-arrest bail to a Nurse allegedly involved in criminal wastage of 29 doses of COVID vaccine by thrown the same in t.....

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Calcutta HC Dismisses Plea by WBCPCR Seeking Compensation From Election Commission For Covid Orphans(25.05.2022)

Calcutta HC dismissed a PIL filed by West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR) seeking a direction upon the Election Commission t.....

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ITAT Directs Fresh Adjudication as Assessee Failed to File Reply to Income Tax Notice Due to COVID(25.05.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore held that assessee could not respond to the notices in view of the pandemic situation, which has to be accept.....

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Orissa HC Orders Inquiry into Complaints of Medical Negligence at State-Run COVID Facility(12.07.2021)

Orissa High Court has formed a committee to conduct an inquiry into the allegations of medical negligence in the treatment of victims during COVID-19 .....

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Kerala High Court Issues Precautionary Guidelines Amid Rising Covid-19 Cases Among Employees(02.06.2022)

Kerala High Court has released precautionary guidelines such as wearing of Face mask, Maintaining hand hygiene, sanitizing hands after biometric punch.....

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SC to PCI: Process Pharma Colleges Applications Challenging 5 Year Moratorium(02.06.2022)

Supreme Court has directed Pharma Council of India (PCI) to process the applications of colleges which challenged the PCI’s imposition of 5 year morat.....

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Delhi HC to DGCA: Air Passengers Violating Covid-19 Norms Should be Put on "No-Fly" List(03.06.2022)

Delhi High Court suggested the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to authorize the flight crew and airport staff to take strict action again.....

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Delhi HC Seeks Updates on Covid-19 Testing Strategy(08.10.2020)

Delhi High Court has asked the Aam Aadmi Party Government to update it on the latest Covid-19 testing strategy in the capital. The Court has asked the.....

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MP HC Directs Law Enforcement Agencies to Ensure COVID-19 Protocols are Followed(12.10.2020)

Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the law enforcement agencies of the State to ensure that COVID-19 protocol is followed to the hilt and no one h.....

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Madras HC Issues Preventive Guidelines Amid Rise in Covid-19(20.06.2022)

Madras High Court has issued directions to be followed by Advocates and others while appearing in courts which includes, wearing face masks and mainta.....

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AP HC: Weightage Marks to be Awarded to Nurses Who Served in COVID-19 Pandemic(09.08.2024)

Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that weightage marks in recruitment should be awarded to nurses who have given their services during COVID-19 pande.....

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SC Issues Notice on Plea for Disclosure of Clinical Trial & Efficacy Data of COVID Vaccines(09.08.2021)

Supreme Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking public disclosure of clinical trial data and post vaccination efficacy d.....

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Delhi Court Dismisses Plea Seeking NIA Probe into Origins of Covid 19 Pandemic(13.08.2021)

Delhi Court has dismissed the plea moved by Former Director General of Health Services and Padma Shree Awardee Dr. Jagdish Prasad seeking registration.....

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HP HC Quashes FIR Against Journalist Conducting Reality Check by Procuring Covid Passes in Fake Name(14.07.2022)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed a criminal case against a Zee News Journalist for conducting a 'reality check' on e-pass registration for inte.....

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Supreme Court Dismisses Doctor's Plea for Testing of Efficacy of Ayurvedic COVID Medicine(29.06.2021)

Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking a direction to the government to test the efficacy of a new Ayurvedic remedy for COVID, observing that the .....

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CBIC Notifies Covid-19 Testing of Live Animals Before Importing Into India(01.07.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the requirement of COVID-19 testing in live animals before importing into India. The B.....

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SC Directs Union to Take Appropriate Steps on Finance Commission's Recommendations for COVID Relief(01.07.2021)

Supreme Court has directed the Union of India to take appropriate steps on the recommendations made by the Finance Commission in its XVth report regar.....

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Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Plea for Compulsory Licensing of Covid Vaccine(01.07.2021)

Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking compulsory licensing of Covid-19 vaccines under the Patents Act, 1970. The Cou.....

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SC Asks Centre to Make Data Public on Covid Vaccine's Side-Effects(03.05.2022)

Supreme Court said that no individual can be forced to get vaccinated against COVID-19, and asked the Centre to make public data on the immunization’s.....

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