COVID-19 situation

The Gauhati High Court on Monday took suo motu cognizance of the 'alarming situation' of the second covid wave after observing that extremely high positivity rate in the States of Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh.

After many ifs and buts, the government decided to cancel the Board exams due to the pandemic. This has led to mixed reactions.

The counsel for the petitioner contended the status report filed by AIIMS supports his case to the effect that the petitioner requires surgery on top priority

As the Delhi High Court was hearing petitions on the capital's response to the Covid-19 second wave, it was decided that while many ideas have already been floated and many orders passed, it was time to look into their compliance, before considering other aspects.

Judicial exasperation was seen in many orders, be it dealing with the Covid-19 situation or the EC’s conduct during polls. The judiciary has tried to ensure that constitutional discipline on power becomes an asset, not a liability, during the pandemic.

The Court directed the SG to send the suggestions in writing. The Attorney General was requested to send his note to the SG.

Supreme Court extends parole granted convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case by a week, Court instructs Tamil Nadu government to provide escort to convict during medical checks.

The stubble burning issue has gone to two courts now: the Supreme Court and the Delhi High Court. Today, a petition was filed in the top court seeking directions to authorities to take immediate steps to prevent the stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana.