'Order Necessary To Protect Patients From Public Wrath': Madhya Pradesh HC Upholds Govt Order For Non-Disclosure Of Covid Patients' Identity [Read Order]
4 years, 7 months ago

'Order Necessary To Protect Patients From Public Wrath': Madhya Pradesh HC Upholds Govt Order For Non-Disclosure Of Covid Patients' Identity [Read Order]

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The High Court of Madhya Pradesh on Thursday came down heavily upon a Petitioner seeking quashing of the Government order preventing disclosure of identities of Covid positive patients. The bench of Justices Sanjay Yadav and Vishal Dhagat observed that the impugned order of the MP Government dated May 19, 2020, which was based on an advisory issued by the Central Government, had been issued in larger public interest. of Madhya Pradesh are in larger public interest to prevent any chaos in the society and also to prevent the person whose test Covid 19 results positive from the public wrath," the bench observed. Finding the order to be justified in view of the stigma attached to Coivd patients, the court was in fact of the opinion that the PIL, filed by Nagrik Upbhokta Margdarshak Manch, was contrary to public interest.

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Madhya Pradesh High Court Imposes Rs 25K Cost On Counsel For Non-Cooperation
7 months ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Imposes Rs 25K Cost On Counsel For Non-Cooperation

Live Law  

Madhya Pradesh High Court has imposed a cost of Rs 25,000/- on a counsel appearing for the respondents, including the insurance company, in a service matter. The court adjourned the matter further on the condition that the counsel for the respondents should compensate the petitioner's counsel, Advocate Rajesh Neema, with Rs 5,000/- for commutation expenses. Though the court adjourned the …

Writ Petitioner Concealing CESTAT’s Order Of Confiscation: Madhya Pradesh High Court Imposes Rs. 25K Cost
1 year, 5 months ago

Writ Petitioner Concealing CESTAT’s Order Of Confiscation: Madhya Pradesh High Court Imposes Rs. 25K Cost

Live Law  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has imposed a cost of Rs. 25000 on the writ petitioner seeking provisional release of goods for suppressing the fact of CESTAT’s final order of confiscation, which was well within his knowledge.The bench of Justice Vivek Rusia and Justice Pranay Verma has observed that the Tribunal has set aside the order rejecting the application for …

Madhya Pradesh High Court Proposes To Impose ₹10 Lakh Cost On Litigant For Filing Repetitive Petition
1 year, 5 months ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Proposes To Impose ₹10 Lakh Cost On Litigant For Filing Repetitive Petition

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The Madhya Pradesh High Court has proposed to impose a cost of Rs 10 Lakhs on a litigant for filing a petition seeking the same relief, which had already been resolved earlier.“This is a clear case of abuse of the process of Court. The Madhya Pradesh High Court has proposed to impose a cost of Rs 10 Lakhs on a …

MP government to withdraw cases of Covid-19 protocol violations
1 year, 7 months ago

MP government to withdraw cases of Covid-19 protocol violations

Hindustan Times  

The Madhya Pradesh government will withdraw over 25,000 cases of violation of Covid-19 guidelines, home minister Narottam Mishra said on Thursday. During that period, more than 25,000 cases were registered across the state under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code, Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 and Disaster Mangement Act. “Based on the instructions of chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the …

Violation Of COVID Norms: Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Workers Of Campus Front Of India
1 year, 9 months ago

Violation Of COVID Norms: Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Workers Of Campus Front Of India

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has quashed proceedings initiated last year against workers of now-banned Campus Front of India for holding a meeting and gathering people at Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Bhavan, Bagalokot, when the authorities had prohibited such meetings on account of third wave of COVID-19. Justice J M Khazi sitting at Dharwad bench allowed the petition filed by Khadar Basha and others …

Covid-19 No Longer A Valid Ground To Deny Permission For Taking Out Padyatra: Andhra Pradesh High Court
2 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19 No Longer A Valid Ground To Deny Permission For Taking Out Padyatra: Andhra Pradesh High Court

Live Law  

Andhra Pradesh High Court recently directed the State to consider the petitioner's request to conduct padyatra to the office of the Chief Minister. The petitioner had sought permission for conducting 'padayatra' to meet the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Lastly, he submits that prior permission being obtained from the Chief Minister's Officer is stated to be necessary to meet the …

Madhya Pradesh High Court To Resume Physical Hearing From Next Week
2 years, 10 months ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court To Resume Physical Hearing From Next Week

Live Law  

Considering the sliding intensity of COVID-19 in the state, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh has decided to resume with physical hearing from 14.02.2022. In pursuance to the resolution of the Special Committee of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, the Court has issued the Standard Operating Procedure, which shall be applicable to the Principal Seat at Jabalpur and also …

Fake Remdesivir case: SC issues notices to Centre, Madhya Pradesh government
3 years ago

Fake Remdesivir case: SC issues notices to Centre, Madhya Pradesh government

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Centre and Madhya Pradesh government seeking response from them on a plea challenging the order for detention of a Jabalpur man accused of procuring fake Remdesivir injections during the second wave of COVID-19. A bench of justices D Y Chandrachud and A S Bopanna issued notices to the secretaries of the …

Supreme Court Issues Notice In Plea Seeking Formulation Of National Level Plan For Rehabilitation Of CoVID 19 Affected Families
3 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice In Plea Seeking Formulation Of National Level Plan For Rehabilitation Of CoVID 19 Affected Families

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today issued notice in a writ petition seeking formulation and preparation of National Level Plan in tandem with the State Government to ensure rehabilitation of families destroyed by CoVID 19 pandemic.The petition which also sought for waiver of education fees for students who have lost their parents due to outbreak of CoVID was listed before the bench …

Karnataka HC Directs State To Consider Ascertaining If Covid-19 Patients Admitted In Private Hospitals Under Govt Quota Have Insurance Cover
3 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka HC Directs State To Consider Ascertaining If Covid-19 Patients Admitted In Private Hospitals Under Govt Quota Have Insurance Cover

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has disposed of a petition against allotment of Government reserved beds at private hospitals to such Covid-19 patients who are already covered by medical insurance. It has directed the State Government to consider the submissions made by the Petitioner while chalking out a plan for combating potential third wave of Covid-19. "In the PIL concerning Covid-19, …

Madhya Pradesh High Court Seeks State's Reply on Plea Challenging Cut-Off Date In Scheme For Children Orphaned Due To Covid-19
3 years, 6 months ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Seeks State's Reply on Plea Challenging Cut-Off Date In Scheme For Children Orphaned Due To Covid-19

Live Law  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued notices on a petition challenging the validity of CM COVID-19 Child Welfare Scheme, inasmuch it has limited its benefits to such children whose parents died due to Covid-19 between March 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021. The petition has been filed by two law students, Dharmesh Basedia and Saket Malik through Advocate Siddharth …

Govt order on price cap for Covid care: HC gives ultimatum to Telangana
3 years, 7 months ago

Govt order on price cap for Covid care: HC gives ultimatum to Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court on Wednesday gave one last chance to the state government to issue an order for capping maximum prices for diagnostic and treatment services, and medical equipment provided to treat Covid-19 patients in private hospitals and nursing homes. On Wednesday, Mr. Rizvi, secretary of medical, health and family welfare appeared before the court and sought another …

Alleged Non-Admission Of Covid Patients By Private Hospitals Despite Insurance Cover: Gauhati High Court Seeks Response
3 years, 7 months ago

Alleged Non-Admission Of Covid Patients By Private Hospitals Despite Insurance Cover: Gauhati High Court Seeks Response

Live Law  

The Gauhati High Court has sought response from the Assam Government on an application alleging denial of admission to Covid-19 patients by private hospitals in the State. A Division Bench of Chief Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak heard Advocate A. Chamuah on behalf of Lawyers Association, Guwahati who alleged that in Assam, persons who are suffering from …

'Put Your House In Order': Telangana High Court Seeks Strategy To Combat Third Wave Of COVID19; Appreciates Lockdown Implementation By Police
3 years, 7 months ago

'Put Your House In Order': Telangana High Court Seeks Strategy To Combat Third Wave Of COVID19; Appreciates Lockdown Implementation By Police

Live Law  

The Telangana High Court on Monday asked the State Government to put its house in order and ensure that the directions issued by the Court with respect to Covid-19 issues in the State are complied with scrupulously. Follow all directions and file compliance The Division Bench noted that the State has not filed details regarding steps taken for: Oxygen audit …

COVID-"Imperative That Front Line Workers Are Made To Work On Rotation Basis Or Else Health System Will Collapse ": Himachal Pradesh HC
3 years, 8 months ago

COVID-"Imperative That Front Line Workers Are Made To Work On Rotation Basis Or Else Health System Will Collapse ": Himachal Pradesh HC

Live Law  

"It is imperative that the front line workers are made to work on rotation basis or else the health system is likely to collapse with the sudden and drastic surge in Covid-19 cases" observed the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Monday while dismissing a plea of a doctor challenging his deputation to a Covid Make Shift Hospital. Calling it a …

"Public At Large Has Been Callous, Negligent & Irresponsible": Himachal Pradesh High Court Issues Directions For Govt. To Tackle COVID19
4 years, 1 month ago

"Public At Large Has Been Callous, Negligent & Irresponsible": Himachal Pradesh High Court Issues Directions For Govt. To Tackle COVID19

Live Law  

Noticing the steep surge in COVID-19 cases, the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Thursday issued ssveral directions for the State Government to tackle COVID cases in the State. While observing that it is not the Government which is solely responsible for the rise in COVID Cases, the Bench of Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua also observed, …

Delhi HC Grants Adjournment In Matter As Both The Arguing Counsel Tested Positive For COVID19 [Read Order]
4 years, 2 months ago

Delhi HC Grants Adjournment In Matter As Both The Arguing Counsel Tested Positive For COVID19 [Read Order]

Live Law  

Delhi High Court granted an adjournment in a civil writ petition as both the arguing counsel in the matter tested positive for COVID19. The Division Bench of Justice Hima Kohli and Justice Subramonium Prasad granted adjournment in the matter when the Petitioner informed the court that both the arguing counsel in the case are suffering from COVID19. The present order …

"Court Is Functioning Under Compelling Circumstances":Allahabad HC Dismisses Husband's Plea To Quash FIR Filed For Causing Injuries To Wife With Cost [Read Order]
4 years, 2 months ago

"Court Is Functioning Under Compelling Circumstances":Allahabad HC Dismisses Husband's Plea To Quash FIR Filed For Causing Injuries To Wife With Cost [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court recently dismissed a plea with cost. The Bench of Justice Pankaj Naqvi and Justice Sanjay Kumar Pachori also expressed its anguish over the filing of this petition and noted that the Court was functioning under compelling circumstances wherein both Bar and Bench are putting their life at stake. It may be noted that on account of …

[Political Gatherings Amid COVID] "No One Howsoever Big, Should Be Allowed To Go Scot-Free": MP HC To Law Enforcement Agencies [Read Order]
4 years, 2 months ago

[Political Gatherings Amid COVID] "No One Howsoever Big, Should Be Allowed To Go Scot-Free": MP HC To Law Enforcement Agencies [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Friday directed the law enforcement agencies of the state to ensure that the Covid-19 protocol is followed to the hilt and no one howsoever big, is allowed to go scot-free without being subjected to the rigours of the penal provision on the occasion of breach of Covid-19 protocol. Court proceedings on 09th October The …

Telangana HC Warns State Govt. Of Contempt For Failing To Comply With Order Of COVID-Testing Of Dead Bodies Released By Hospitals [Read Order]
4 years, 6 months ago

Telangana HC Warns State Govt. Of Contempt For Failing To Comply With Order Of COVID-Testing Of Dead Bodies Released By Hospitals [Read Order]

Live Law  

Perusing the compliance report of the Director of Public Health and Family Welfare, the Telangana High Court on Monday observed that the state government's report is absolutely silent on the issue whether the dead bodies being released from hospitals are duly tested for the presence of Coronavirus or not. It was argued before the division bench by the Advocate General …

Delhi HC Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Proper Arrangements For The Treatment of Both COVID and Non-COVID Patients in Delhi Hospitals [Read Order]
4 years, 7 months ago

Delhi HC Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Proper Arrangements For The Treatment of Both COVID and Non-COVID Patients in Delhi Hospitals [Read Order]

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has issued notice in a PIL seeking expeditious furnishing of reports after conducting tests for the infection of COVID19 virus. In a previous order in the same PIL, the Delhi High Court had directed the Delhi Government to ensure that the accredited labs in Delhi, which are testing samples for COVID19 infection, should be giving reports within …

Orissa HC Passes Interim Order Against Disclosure Of Identities Of Covid Patients [Read Order]
4 years, 7 months ago

Orissa HC Passes Interim Order Against Disclosure Of Identities Of Covid Patients [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court on Thursday directed the state authorities to preserve the identities of Covid-19 patients/ suspects, and ensure that the same are not disclosed either to the media or during inter-departmental communications. "The respondents-State authorities are directed to ensure that identity of any person, who is admitted to Covid centres-any Government Hospital/private Hospital or any Quarantine centre in …

'Revealing Identity Of Covid Patients Will Definitely Lead To Social Stigma': Madras HC [Read Order]
4 years, 8 months ago

'Revealing Identity Of Covid Patients Will Definitely Lead To Social Stigma': Madras HC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Madras High Court recently dismissed a writ petition seeking to reveal the identity of the COVID-19 affected persons. Holding that the same may further aggravate the "social stigma" being attached to the victims of COVID-19 due to the disease's infectious nature, a division bench comprising of Justice M. Sathyanarayanan and Justice M. Nirmal Kumar disposed of the petition. "This …

[COVID-19] 'Even A Protector Needs Protection': Plea In SC Seeks 'Risk And Hardship' Allowance For Police Personnels, Also Seeks To Quash 'Salary Cut' Orders [Read Petition]
4 years, 8 months ago

[COVID-19] 'Even A Protector Needs Protection': Plea In SC Seeks 'Risk And Hardship' Allowance For Police Personnels, Also Seeks To Quash 'Salary Cut' Orders [Read Petition]

Live Law  

"'Even a protector needs protection and safety' and its time that Government must take effective measures and steps ensure good health and safety of the Police personnel's" Former Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mr. Bhanupratap Barge has moved the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Central Government to make provisions for payment of 'risk and hardship' allowance to the police …

Special Measures Needed In Madhya Pradesh To Control COVID-19 : Plea In SC [Read Petition]
4 years, 8 months ago

Special Measures Needed In Madhya Pradesh To Control COVID-19 : Plea In SC [Read Petition]

Live Law  

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court for a direction to the Centre and the MP government to constitute a High Level Expert Monitoring Committee for the state, to, inter alia, secure medical assistance to every sick person, provide adequate number of PPE Kits to health workers, set up testing labs in remote areas and increase the quantum …

COVID-19: Bombay HC Imposes Costs Of Rs.25,000 On Petitioner For Mentioning Matter Without Urgency
4 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19: Bombay HC Imposes Costs Of Rs.25,000 On Petitioner For Mentioning Matter Without Urgency

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday fined a petitioner Rs.25,000 for failing to adhere to the directions issued by the Court in light of the outbreak of the pandemic of coronavirus asking advocates to only mention matters that were extremely urgent in nature.Justice KK Tated was hearing a writ petition filed by M/s Keshavlal & Company challenging an order passed …

Madhya Pradesh HC Restricts Functioning To Hear Urgent Cases Till March 20 [Read Notification]
4 years, 9 months ago

Madhya Pradesh HC Restricts Functioning To Hear Urgent Cases Till March 20 [Read Notification]

Live Law  

In suit with various other High Courts, the Full Court of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has restricted functioning of its Principal seat at Jabalpur and Benches at Indore and Gwalior, to hear urgent matters only. To this end, the high court has asked the courts not to insist on the presence of the parties, unless it is unavoidable; and …

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