Telangana HC Calls Upon State Govt. For Information On Security At Hospitals After Attack On Doctors, Destruction Of Property [Read Order]
4 years, 11 months ago

Telangana HC Calls Upon State Govt. For Information On Security At Hospitals After Attack On Doctors, Destruction Of Property [Read Order]

Live Law  

On Wednesday last week, Telangana High Court took stock of a letter initiated as a PIL seeking directions to the State Government for remarks and records in connection with the security arrangement made by the police to Doctors & other supporting staff treating COVID19. "In compliance with the directions of His Lord the Hon'ble Chief justice on the office note dated 04.04.2020 filed under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the letter dated 02.04.2020 sent by the petitioner herein through email, this hon'ble court may be pleased to issue an appropriate Writ, Order or Orders more particularly, on ein the nature of a Writ of Mandanmus to call for remarks and records form the Respondents herein relating to and in coonection with the inaction of the State Governemnt to take appropriate steps in providing security to the Doctors and other supporting staff who are treating COVID19 patients." The Court took up the issue in light of a letter dated April 2, 2020 filed by Advocate K. Karuna Sagar which highlighted a "shocking incident" that allegedly took place on April 1, 2020, wherein Duty Doctors treating the COVID 19 Patients were attacked by the family members of a deceased COVID19 patient and destroyed the hospital property by breaking the windows, who developed COVID19 after attending the Tablighi Jamat meeting at Delhi's Nizammuddin. The letter stated that, ".though the doctors and staff are working 24/7 for the last one month, this type pf inhuman behaviour towards doctors and staff if highly condemnable and stringent action should be taken against miscreants and that this type of incidents took place in Khammam and Nizammuddin Districts also and nemch non-bailable cases should be registered against the assaulters under IPC, particularly u/s 11 of Telangana Medicare Service Persons and Medicare Service Institutions Act, 2008."

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Telangana HC Slams AP, Telangana for Delay in Margadarsi Case
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana HC Slams AP, Telangana for Delay in Margadarsi Case

Deccan Chronicle  

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Telangana maintains vigil with five active COVID-19 cases
1 year, 3 months ago

Telangana maintains vigil with five active COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

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Telangana High Court Calls For Compliance Report In PIL Seeking Enforcement Of NCPCR Guidelines In Children's Hostels
1 year, 6 months ago

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Live Law  

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Probe Your Investigating Officer: HC to Lokayukta
1 year, 6 months ago

Probe Your Investigating Officer: HC to Lokayukta

Deccan Chronicle  

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Telangana High Court Issues Notice To State Human Rights Commission On Plea Challenging Closure Of Proceedings In 2005 Custodial Torture Case
1 year, 8 months ago

Telangana High Court Issues Notice To State Human Rights Commission On Plea Challenging Closure Of Proceedings In 2005 Custodial Torture Case

Live Law  

The Telangana High Court has issued notice to the State Human Rights Commission on a petition challenging closure of an application seeking compensation of Rs 5 Lakh for alleged illegal detention and torture of a man by Golconda Police Station in 2005. According to the petition, the High Court of Andhra Pradesh - the State was yet to be bifurcated …

Dismayed at govt lethargy, HC orders functional SSC and PCAs in two months
1 year, 8 months ago

Dismayed at govt lethargy, HC orders functional SSC and PCAs in two months

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court on Friday expressed concern at the state government for reducing State Security Commission and Police Complaints Authority at the district level to paper tigers. Giving one last chance to make the bodies serve the purpose for which they were constituted, a division bench comprising Chief Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice N. Tukaramji directed the state …

Dismayed at govt lethargy, HC orders functional SSC and PCAs in two months
1 year, 8 months ago

Dismayed at govt lethargy, HC orders functional SSC and PCAs in two months

Deccan Chronicle  

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No more covid-19 updates by Telangana health department
1 year, 9 months ago

No more covid-19 updates by Telangana health department

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The state health department has stopped issuing the daily Covid-19 bulletin for over three weeks now, following a May 5 declaration by the World Health Organisation that Covid-19 was not more a global health emergency. The last bulletin was on May 19, when there were 24 active cases, 13 recovered cases and a recovery rate of 99.5 per cent, …

Centre warns state on rising Covid cases
2 years ago

Centre warns state on rising Covid cases

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A sudden spurt in cases in Telangana has prompted concern at the Centre, resulting in the Union health ministry writing to the state’s principal secretary, health, S.A.M. Rajesh Bhushan, Union health secretary, pointed out that Telangana had reported an increase in weekly cases from 132 in the week ending March 8 to 267 in the week ending March 15. …

'Serious Matter': Supreme Court To Hear Rajkot COVID Hospital Fire Case In Second Week Of March
2 years, 1 month ago

'Serious Matter': Supreme Court To Hear Rajkot COVID Hospital Fire Case In Second Week Of March

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned the hearing of the suo moto case regarding the fire in Rajkot, Gujarat on 26.11.2020 which had resulted in the death of Covid patients in Hospital to the second week of March. Background Earlier, the Apex Court had noted that on July 8, the Gujarat government had issued a notification that directed that no …

Covid-19: Concerns raised over low testing in Telangana
2 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19: Concerns raised over low testing in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

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494 new cases take Telangana Covid-19 count past 3,000
2 years, 8 months ago

494 new cases take Telangana Covid-19 count past 3,000

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Covid-19 cases continued to spike on Thursday, with 494 new cases taking the total case count in the state past the 3,000 mark, to 3,048. A global platform, meanwhile, revealed that 20 per cent of the new cases in the state are of the BA.5 variant of Omicron. Dr Kiran Madhala, head of department, critical care department, Nizamabad Government …

Karnataka govt warns medical professionals of action for spreading misinformation on Covid
3 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka govt warns medical professionals of action for spreading misinformation on Covid

India TV News  

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Telangana HC asks state govt to ensure 1 lakh Covid -19 RT-PCR tests everyday
3 years, 2 months ago

Telangana HC asks state govt to ensure 1 lakh Covid -19 RT-PCR tests everyday

India Today  

The Chief Justice of Telangana High Court Bench on Monday, January 17, elaborately examined the Covid-19 Public Interest Litigations. The High Court asked the Telangana government to ensure at least 1 lakh Covid-19 RT-PCR tests every day. They also mentioned that many counsels of the High Court also tested positive and the government failed to prevent the huge surge of …

HC tells Telangana to follow Centre’s Covid rules
3 years, 2 months ago

HC tells Telangana to follow Centre’s Covid rules

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Amid fears of a possible third wave of Covid-19 and rise in Omicron cases, the Telangana High Court on Friday directed the state government to ensure that testing is carried out on a large scale, especially in borders, airports, bus stops and railway stations. The court also directed the state government to explore possibilities to establish another children's hospital …

Congress in Telangana calls for boost in testing, tracing to handle rise in Covid cases
3 years, 2 months ago

Congress in Telangana calls for boost in testing, tracing to handle rise in Covid cases

India Today  

The Congress party in Telangana has demanded that the state government seriously implement the test, trace, and treatment strategy to control the third wave of the Covid pandemic. The state government should increase the Covid tests so as to identify all the infected persons and provide them treatment,” said Hyderabad city Congress committee minorities department chairman Sameer Waliullah. Congress also …

Violation of Covid-19 Norms: Telangana High Court Releases BJP State President Bandi Sanjay
3 years, 2 months ago

Violation of Covid-19 Norms: Telangana High Court Releases BJP State President Bandi Sanjay

Live Law  

The Telangana High Court on Wednesday released BJP State President Bandi Sanjay Kumar who was sent to a 14-day judicial remand for allegedly violating Covid-19 norms and thereby assaulting a public servant, with a condition to furnish a personal bond.While staying the remand order, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan also issued notice to the State government in the matter. The Telangana High …

Telangana set for Covid explosion; cases double overnight
3 years, 2 months ago

Telangana set for Covid explosion; cases double overnight

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: It appears that Covid-19 is all set to explode in Telangana with the state health department reporting a near doubling of new cases overnight. On Monday, Telangana recorded 482 new Covid-19 cases, a very steep climb from the 274 new cases reported on Sunday. There has also been an unsettling overnight rise in Covid cases in Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy, …

Telangana High Court Orders Government To Impose Restrictions On Christmas ,New Year Celebrations
3 years, 2 months ago

Telangana High Court Orders Government To Impose Restrictions On Christmas ,New Year Celebrations

ABP News  

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Thursday directed the state government to impose restrictions on large gatherings of people for Christmas and New Year celebrations as the Omicron variant of Coronavirus becomes a growing concern in the state. The court has further ordered the Telangana government to conduct Covid-19 tests on people entering the state from other states. The High …

Assurance By Chief Minister, Ruling Party Or Even By The Governor Doesn't Become Law Of The Land: Telangana High Court
3 years, 4 months ago

Assurance By Chief Minister, Ruling Party Or Even By The Governor Doesn't Become Law Of The Land: Telangana High Court

Live Law  

The Telangana High Court has recently observed that the assurance given by some Ruling Party or by the Chief Minister or even by His Excellency the Governor does not become the law of the land.The assertion came from the bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice A.Rajasheker Reddy while dismissing a clutch of petitions seeking retrospective implementation of …

COVID 19- Himachal Pradesh HC Seeks Response On Availability Of Medical Facilities In Every District; Number Of Doctors & Paramedical Staff
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID 19- Himachal Pradesh HC Seeks Response On Availability Of Medical Facilities In Every District; Number Of Doctors & Paramedical Staff

Live Law  

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has sought response of District Commissioners of all districts in the State to furnish details on the availability of medical facilities in every district and also on the number of doctors and paramedical staff posted in the districts.A division bench comprising of Acting Chief Justice Ravi Malimath and Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua gave one week's …

HC asks Telangana for fight plan against Delta Plus
3 years, 8 months ago

HC asks Telangana for fight plan against Delta Plus

Deccan Chronicle  

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COVID-19 updates: Third wave to hit India in 6-8 weeks, says AIIMS chief; Telangana ends lockdown, Karnataka eases curbs
3 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19 updates: Third wave to hit India in 6-8 weeks, says AIIMS chief; Telangana ends lockdown, Karnataka eases curbs

Firstpost  

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Govt order on price cap for Covid care: HC gives ultimatum to Telangana
3 years, 9 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 …

Will Telangana Lockdown be Extended or Relief in Sight for State? Decision at 2pm Today
3 years, 9 months ago

Will Telangana Lockdown be Extended or Relief in Sight for State? Decision at 2pm Today

News 18  

The Telangana Cabinet will meet on Tuesday at 2pm to take a decision on the extension of Covid-induced lockdown According to the Chief Minister’s Office, the state cabinet is likely to discuss the situation in the state amidst the Corona, medical and health, agriculture operations, the economic situation in the state due to lockdown etc. Telangana on Monday reported 1,933 …

Serious Mental Health Issues Have Cropped Up As Fallout Of COVID-19 Infection: Telangana High Court Seeks Action Plan From State
3 years, 9 months ago

Serious Mental Health Issues Have Cropped Up As Fallout Of COVID-19 Infection: Telangana High Court Seeks Action Plan From State

Live Law  

The Telangana High Court has sought a blue print from the State government for treatment of persons suffering mental trauma as a fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic. She ordered, "Having regard to the fact that serious mental health issues have cropped up as a fallout of the COVID-19 infection, it is directed that a blueprint be prepared and placed on …

Telangana HC Unhappy With KCR Govt Over Covid Measures, Vaccines, Treatment Costs at Pvt Hospitals
3 years, 9 months ago

Telangana HC Unhappy With KCR Govt Over Covid Measures, Vaccines, Treatment Costs at Pvt Hospitals

News 18  

The Telangana High Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the K Chandrashekhar Rao-led state government for failing to implement its previous orders over containing the spread of coronavirus, vaccination programme and stopping private hospitals from exploiting patients and their families. Chief Justice Hima Kohli and Justice Vijaysen Reddy expressed their discontent to Advocate General BS Prasad that the government …

SC Seeks Information on Centre's Scheme for Children Orphaned by Covid-19
3 years, 9 months ago

SC Seeks Information on Centre's Scheme for Children Orphaned by Covid-19

News 18  

The Supreme Court Tuesday took note of the Centre's welfare scheme to provide relief to children who have lost parents to COVID-19 pandemic, and sought details of the plan along with the mechanism devised to monitor it. A bench comprising justices L Nageswara Rao and Aniruddha Bose also directed states and Union Territories to appoint nodal officers of level of …

'People Are Having To Mortgage Gold To Pay Bills': Telangana High Court Pulls Up State For Failing To Cap Private Hospital Prices For Treatment Of Covid-19
3 years, 9 months ago

'People Are Having To Mortgage Gold To Pay Bills': Telangana High Court Pulls Up State For Failing To Cap Private Hospital Prices For Treatment Of Covid-19

Live Law  

The Telangana High Court on Tuesday rapped the State Government for failing to cap the fees being charged by private hospitals for treatment of COVID-19 patients in the State. "People are having to mortgage gold to pay bills," Chief Justice Hima Kohli remarked. On May 18, the High Court had directed the State Government to issue a fresh Government Order, …

COVID- Telangana Government Allows Advocates Across The State To Move For Official Purpose From 2-5 PM Till June 9
3 years, 9 months ago

COVID- Telangana Government Allows Advocates Across The State To Move For Official Purpose From 2-5 PM Till June 9

Live Law  

The Telangana Government has issued a Government order, directed towards the Director-General of Police, Hyderabad/Commissioner/Superintendents of Police, in the State regarding the Movement of the Advocates in the State.The Telangana Government has issued the Direction that:"The Advocates appearing in Hon'ble High Court and various other courts in the State of Telangana are hereby permitted. The Telangana Government has issued a …

Alleged Non-Admission Of Covid Patients By Private Hospitals Despite Insurance Cover: Gauhati High Court Seeks Response
3 years, 9 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 …

Telangana government accused of giving false COVID-19 details to cover up lapses
3 years, 9 months ago

Telangana government accused of giving false COVID-19 details to cover up lapses

Deccan Chronicle  

KHAMMAM: Statistics about Covid-19 deaths being released by the State government every day are wrong, all over. CPI New Democracy state deputy secretary Potu Ranga Rao, providing evidence on the ill-conceived details, said, “The State government released a Covid-19 bulletin by saying that about 19 persons died due to the virus in Telangana. Ranga Rao wanted to know why the …

'Put Your House In Order': Telangana High Court Seeks Strategy To Combat Third Wave Of COVID19; Appreciates Lockdown Implementation By Police
3 years, 10 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 …

'Polling Officers Infected With Covid-19 During Election Duty Be Treated At Par With Covid Warriors': Telangana High Court
3 years, 10 months ago

'Polling Officers Infected With Covid-19 During Election Duty Be Treated At Par With Covid Warriors': Telangana High Court

Live Law  

The Telangana High Court has observed that polling officers who have been infected with Covid-19 during the recent municipality elections in the State must be treated at par with Covid-warriors. A Division Bench of Chief Justice Hima Kohli and Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy said that the State must ensure that such polling officers are given adequate medical treatment and all …

"Delaying Access To Medical Assistance Violates Art. 21, 19(1)(d)": Telangana High Court Stays Govt. Guidelines Prohibiting Inter-State Travel Of Ambulances, Patients
3 years, 10 months ago

"Delaying Access To Medical Assistance Violates Art. 21, 19(1)(d)": Telangana High Court Stays Govt. Guidelines Prohibiting Inter-State Travel Of Ambulances, Patients

Live Law  

Observing that no State action can be validated that results in avoiding or delaying the access of medical assistance to patients in dire need of treatment, the Telangana High Court on Friday stayed the Guidelines issued by the State Government prohibiting inter State travel of ambulances and patients.The guidelines dated 11 May 2021 issued by the State Government directed that …

Patients from other states can't be stopped at border: Telangana HC
3 years, 10 months ago

Patients from other states can't be stopped at border: Telangana HC

India TV News  

Coming to the rescue of hundreds of covid patients, primarily from Andhra Pradesh, being turned away by Telangana police, at the state borders, the Telangana High Court, on Friday, issued orders staying the state government's guidelines on entry of covid ambulances from other states. A Division Bench presided by Chief Justice Hima Kohli took up the matter for hearing after …

Telangana HC dresses down govt; mocks its way of dealing with Covid
3 years, 10 months ago

Telangana HC dresses down govt; mocks its way of dealing with Covid

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Once again, the High Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Telangana government for showing complacency in dealing with the second wave surge of Covid 19. The division bench comprising Chief Justice Hima Kohli and Justice B Vijaysen Reddy observed that the government itself had been causing damage to Telangana and its people. The Bench took notice of …

Take solid steps to check Covid: High Court to Telangana government
3 years, 10 months ago

Take solid steps to check Covid: High Court to Telangana government

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Concerned over the rising number of Covid-19 cases and detention of virus on zoo animals, the Telangana High Court on Wednesday directed the state government to impose additional restrictive measures besides extending the night curfew and imposing a weekend lockdown so as to flatten the curve in the state. This is not correct,” the bench said and noted, “Testing …

Telangana HC Asks Govt to Consider Weekend Lockdown, Raising Night Curfew Hours to Fight Covid
3 years, 10 months ago

Telangana HC Asks Govt to Consider Weekend Lockdown, Raising Night Curfew Hours to Fight Covid

News 18  

The Telangana High Court on Wednesday directed the state government to decide by May 8 if a lockdown can be imposed during weekends and increase night curfew hours as coronavirus cases continued to be reported in large numbers from across districts. Telangana confirmed 6,361 additional coronavirus cases during the day taking the total infection count to more than 4.69 lakh, …

Allahabad HC Seeks Report On Treatment Given To Sitting High Court Judge VK Srivastava Who Succumbed To Covid-19 Last Week
3 years, 10 months ago

Allahabad HC Seeks Report On Treatment Given To Sitting High Court Judge VK Srivastava Who Succumbed To Covid-19 Last Week

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday sought response from the State health authorities about the treatment that was given to Justice VirendraKumar Srivastava, a sitting Judge of the High Court, who succumbed to COVID-19 virus last week. A Division Bench comprising of Justices Siddhartha Varma and Ajit Kumar directed Additional Advocate General Manish Goyal to file an affidavit bringing on …

COVID-19 Surge: Telangana High Court Extends The Life Of Interim Orders Passed By It And Subordinate Courts Till June 30
3 years, 10 months ago

COVID-19 Surge: Telangana High Court Extends The Life Of Interim Orders Passed By It And Subordinate Courts Till June 30

Live Law  

Noting that the country is reeling under the second wave of the COVID-19 infection and that several Advocates and their family members, Judicial Officers, and the staff members have got infected, the Telangana High Court on Friday extended the life of interim orders till June 30.The Full Bench of Chief Justice Hima Kohli, Justice M.S. Therefore, taking suo motu cognizance …

Plea Filed In Delhi High Court Seeking Directions For Dignified Cremation/ Burial Of Covid-19 Victims
3 years, 10 months ago

Plea Filed In Delhi High Court Seeking Directions For Dignified Cremation/ Burial Of Covid-19 Victims

Live Law  

"The entire city has turned into a graveyard and the people of Delhi are not even getting to perform the last rites and rituals with dignity of their loved ones," says a plea filed before the Delhi High Court. It alleges that the massive increase in number of Covid-19 cases and consequent rise in number of deaths has led to …

There Shouldn't Be A Situation Where Administration Is Caught Unawares Of Deterioration Of Situation & COVID Patients Are Deprived Of Medical Attention: AP HC
3 years, 10 months ago

There Shouldn't Be A Situation Where Administration Is Caught Unawares Of Deterioration Of Situation & COVID Patients Are Deprived Of Medical Attention: AP HC

Live Law  

Dealing with a PIL related to the COVID management in the State of Andhra Pradesh, the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Wednesday directed the State Government, "Let there be not a situation where the administration is caught unawares in the event of deterioration of the situation and patients are deprived of getting medical attention and treatment." State's and Petitioners' submission …

Covid-19: 'Even In Death Human Bodies Are Not Being Treated With The Dignity They Deserve': Telangana High Court
3 years, 10 months ago

Covid-19: 'Even In Death Human Bodies Are Not Being Treated With The Dignity They Deserve': Telangana High Court

Live Law  

The Telangana High Court on Tuesday took exception to the mess that the families of victims of Covid-19 are being made to undergo for cremation of their loved ones. "Even in death, human bodies are not being treated with the dignity they deserve" observed a Division Bench comprising of Chief Justice Hima Kohli and Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy on being …

Covid-19 patients exploited at Telangana's TIMS Hospital
3 years, 10 months ago

Covid-19 patients exploited at Telangana's TIMS Hospital

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Hundreds of Covid-19 patients are being “exploited” in the state-run Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital in Gachibowli. The TIMS is charging a fee ranging from Rs 500 to Rs 2,000 via digital payment for facility to attend to the patients, cleaning the room and even passing on to patients the home-cooked food. Sharing the plight, a man whose …

High Courts Weekly Roundup [April 19, 2021 – April 25, 2021]
3 years, 10 months ago

High Courts Weekly Roundup [April 19, 2021 – April 25, 2021]

Live Law  

Allahabad High Court 1. It's A Shame That While Government Knew Of Magnitude Of COVID Second Wave, It Never Planned Things In Advance : Allahabad High Court A division bench of Justices Siddhartha Varma and Ajit Kumar ordered for lockdown in 5 cities of Uttar Pradesh citing the rise in Covid-19 cases and also made some strong remarks against the …

COVID19-Inform About Steps Taken, Testing Facilities, Availability Of Oxygen Cylinders, Remdesivir Injection Etc: AP High Court To State
3 years, 10 months ago

COVID19-Inform About Steps Taken, Testing Facilities, Availability Of Oxygen Cylinders, Remdesivir Injection Etc: AP High Court To State

Live Law  

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Thursday asked the State Government to file a comprehensive affidavit with regard to the steps taken by the State to deal with the present COVID-19 pandemic. The Bench of Chief Justice Arup Kumar Goswami and Justice C. Praveen Kumar has also directed that the affidavit should include various facets such as:- Testing facilities, Time …

Telangana's Covid crisis
3 years, 11 months ago

Telangana's Covid crisis

India Today  

On April 18, the Telangana health authorities did not administer a single dose of anti-Covid vaccines at any of their centres, observing a ‘vaccination holiday’ for want of supply. During the first Covid-19 wave, till September 3 last year, there were 18,232 hospital beds across the state available to manage Covid-19 patients, with a bed-occupancy ratio of 40 per cent …

Bombay HC seeks response from Centre, State in PIL claiming mismanagement of Covid-19 crisis
3 years, 11 months ago

Bombay HC seeks response from Centre, State in PIL claiming mismanagement of Covid-19 crisis

India Today  

Bombay High Court has sought a response from the Union as well as the Maharashtra government on the plea filed claiming improper management of Covid-19 medical treatment in the state. Advocate Arshil Khan appearing for the petitioner stated that the "second wave of the pandemic is already in motion" and the central and the state governments, as well as Mumbai’s …

Telangana High Court Directs State Govt. To Lay Down its Own COVID-19 Norms
3 years, 11 months ago

Telangana High Court Directs State Govt. To Lay Down its Own COVID-19 Norms

Live Law  

The Telangana High Court on Monday directed the State government to issue within 48 hours COVID-19 guidelines to minimise footfalls in liquor shops, restaurants, marriage halls and cinemas, among other crowded places.A Bench of Chief Justice Hima Kohli and Justice B Vijaysen Reddy, hearing a batch of PILs on COVID-19 issues, wanted some sort of restrictions. The Telangana High Court …

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