Assembly Elections: Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Fine & Debarment Of Candidates Not Wearing Masks During Campaigns
4 years ago

Assembly Elections: Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Fine & Debarment Of Candidates Not Wearing Masks During Campaigns

Live Law  

A division bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jasmeet Singh of Delhi High Court today issued notice to the Election Commission of India and the Ministry of Home Affairs in a petition seeking debarment and imposition of fines on candidates violating Covid-19 mask guidelines during the ongoing Assembly Elections in 5 states of the country. The petition which has been preferred by the Chairman of the think tank Centre for Accountability and Systemic Change, Dr V. Singh, was opposed by the ECI which stated that the elections were not happening in Delhi, and therefore the masks related guidelines were to be enforced by the district level officials of the said five states. Opposing issuance of notice he said that merely because the Election Commission is in Delhi, would not confer jurisdiction on the Delhi High Court for the case. Appearing for the petitioner, Advocate Virag Gupta, however, refuted the objection placing reliance on a recent order of the Delhi High Court wherein Justice Hari Shankar had taken suo motu cognizance on incidents of non-wearing of masks by passengers in a Kolkata-Delhi Air India flight.

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‘Stop vilifying campaigns and ensure fair elections’, Delhi HC tells poll body
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Stop vilifying campaigns and ensure fair elections’, Delhi HC tells poll body

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Election Commission to take strict measures against the use of malicious or defamatory campaign material that could disrupt the election environment. The court’s ruling came while disposing of a PIL that accused the AAP of making excessive promotional calls to voters, allegedly spreading propaganda and fear regarding the withdrawal of …

Delhi High Court Asks DGCA To Periodically Review Guidelines Concerning Wearing Of Face Masks In Flights
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi High Court Asks DGCA To Periodically Review Guidelines Concerning Wearing Of Face Masks In Flights

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to periodically review its guidelines concerning wearing of face masks in flights, while also adhering to the guidelines issued by the Government of India on COVID-19 protocols.A division bench comprising of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad disposed of an application filed. The Delhi …

Passenger can be deboarded from aircraft for not wearing a mask
2 years, 9 months ago

Passenger can be deboarded from aircraft for not wearing a mask

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: If a passenger does not comply with Covid-19 protocols and refuses to wear a mask despite repeated warnings, such a passenger can be treated as an “unruly passenger” and can be de-boarded, if need be, before departure, the Directorate-General of Civil Aviation has told all airlines. The latest order by the DGCA comes after the Delhi High Court …

"They Are Not Above Law": High Court Orders Action Against Delhi Police Personnel For Not Wearing Masks, Riding Two Wheelers Without Helmets
2 years, 9 months ago

"They Are Not Above Law": High Court Orders Action Against Delhi Police Personnel For Not Wearing Masks, Riding Two Wheelers Without Helmets

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Delhi Police to take action against its officials who are found not following Covid-19 masking policy and violating Motor Vehicles Act by not wearing helmets while riding their vehicles. The development comes in an appeal preferred by Advocate Shalen Bhardwaj, seeking directions for taking legal action against the Delhi police officials for …

No masks for commuters in private cars: Delhi govt order
2 years, 10 months ago

No masks for commuters in private cars: Delhi govt order

Hindustan Times  

People travelling together in private cars are not required to wear masks, a Delhi government order issued said on Friday, even as the state it mandatory for people to wear masks in all public places, amid a marginal uptick in daily Covid-19 cases. The Delhi Disaster Management Authority on Wednesday decided to reintroduce the mandate, which was lifted on April …

Hold consultations before imposing further curbs if Covid cases rise: Trader bodies to Delhi government
2 years, 11 months ago

Hold consultations before imposing further curbs if Covid cases rise: Trader bodies to Delhi government

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Various trader associations and RWAs here on Wednesday welcomed the move to make masks mandatory in public places but urged the Delhi government to hold consultations with them before imposing any further restrictions if Covid cases continues to rise in the capital. Amid a spurt in coronavirus cases in the city, the Delhi government on Wednesday made wearing …

As COVID cases surge, Delhi makes masks mandatory; Rs 500 penalty for violation
2 years, 11 months ago

As COVID cases surge, Delhi makes masks mandatory; Rs 500 penalty for violation

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In view of a spurt in coronavirus cases in the city, the Delhi government on Wednesday made wearing of masks mandatory in public places and imposed a fine of Rs 500 on violators. Officials said the Delhi Disaster Management Authority, in its meeting, also decided not to shut schools, but chose to come up with a a separate …

Delhi High Court Weekly Round Up: January 31 To February 6, 2022
3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi High Court Weekly Round Up: January 31 To February 6, 2022

Live Law  

ORDERS/ JUDGMENTS OF THE WEEK1. Arbitral Award Is To Be Executed At A Place Where Judgment Debtor Resides, Carries Business Or Has Assets: Delhi High Court Case Title: Continental Engineering Corporation v. Sugesan Transport Pvt Ltd. Citation: 2022 LiveLaw 59 The Delhi High Court recently dismissed an execution petition filed under Section 36 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act by …

Delhi govt order to wear face mask alone in car Court calls absurd Covid 19 – India TV
3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi govt order to wear face mask alone in car Court calls absurd Covid 19 – India TV

India TV News  

Highlights Compulsion to wear a mask while driving alone was termed 'absurd' by the court. The Delhi High Court Tuesday termed as “absurd” a Delhi government order making it compulsory to wear a mask while driving alone in the context of COVID-19 and asked why the decision was still prevailing. During the hearing, senior advocate Rahul Mehra, representing the Delhi …

Ensure Strict Adherence To COVID-19 Protocol In City's Sadar Bazaar Area: High Court Tells Delhi Police
3 years, 3 months ago

Ensure Strict Adherence To COVID-19 Protocol In City's Sadar Bazaar Area: High Court Tells Delhi Police

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the city police to ensure that the COVID-19 protocols are strictly followed in the city's Sadar Bazaar area. Justice Rekha Palli was hearing a plea moved by Advocate Shalen Bhardwaj seeking directions for taking legal action against the Delhi police officials for violating the Covid-19 guidelines on duty and not implementing the Covid-19 …

'Position Of Office Bearers Highly Disputed': Delhi High Court Denies Permission To Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha To Contest Assembly Elections
3 years, 6 months ago

'Position Of Office Bearers Highly Disputed': Delhi High Court Denies Permission To Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha To Contest Assembly Elections

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Swami Chakrapani, claiming to be the President of Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha, and seeking a direction to the Election Commission of India to permit the party's office bearers to contest Assembly elections in several states.Noting that the factum of Chakrapani occupying the said position is highly disputed, a Division Bench …

Merely Because ECI Office Is In Delhi, Delhi High Court Will Not Have Jurisdiction : Election Commission
3 years, 6 months ago

Merely Because ECI Office Is In Delhi, Delhi High Court Will Not Have Jurisdiction : Election Commission

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has granted time to the Election Commission of India to file its reply in a petition seeking action against such candidates who violated the masking policy during election campaigns amid Covid-19.The Commission has claimed that the High Court does not have territorial jurisdiction to adjudicate on the plea and in any case, the matter has become …

"Set Up Expert Body For Prescribing Standards Of Manufacturing, Sale Of Face Masks And Directions For Strict Compliance": Plea In Delhi High Court
3 years, 9 months ago

"Set Up Expert Body For Prescribing Standards Of Manufacturing, Sale Of Face Masks And Directions For Strict Compliance": Plea In Delhi High Court

Live Law  

A plea has been moved in the Delhi High Court seeking directions on the Delhi Government to set up an independent expert body for prescribing standards of manufacturing and sale of face masks and face covers and to also issue directions to ensure its strict compliance.The petition filed by Jai Dhar Gupta, a clean air activist and entrepreneur and moved …

Election Euphoria Was On Full Display Over Past Months, Social Distancing-Masks-Sanitizers Lost In Din Of Elections: Kerala High Court
3 years, 10 months ago

Election Euphoria Was On Full Display Over Past Months, Social Distancing-Masks-Sanitizers Lost In Din Of Elections: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

Closing a PIL case where the Court had been directed to issue directions to ensure there were no crowds on the days votes in Kerala Assembly Elections were counted, the Kerala High Court remarked,"The unrestrained euphoria of an inevitable and vital democratic exercise – the local body and state legislature elections - was on full display in the last few …

"EC, Govt Mandates Cannot Merely Rest On Paper" : Kerala High Court Calls For Effective Compliance With COVID Norms On Poll Counting Day
3 years, 10 months ago

"EC, Govt Mandates Cannot Merely Rest On Paper" : Kerala High Court Calls For Effective Compliance With COVID Norms On Poll Counting Day

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has, in a strongly-ordered enjoined the Election Commission of India, District Collectors, and Commissioners/Superintendents of Police to ensure effective compliance with COVID protocols on the day votes polled in the Kerala Assembly Elections are counted. Declaring that the averments presented a compelling public cause, the Court directed strict compliance with all directives issued by the State …

Plea In Delhi High Court Seeking Compulsory Home Quarantine For Persons Who Campaigned In WB Elections, FIRs Against Star Campaigners
3 years, 10 months ago

Plea In Delhi High Court Seeking Compulsory Home Quarantine For Persons Who Campaigned In WB Elections, FIRs Against Star Campaigners

Live Law  

A plea has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking directions on Union of India and Election Commission of India to ensure compulsory home quarantine for persons who campaigned in the West Bengal Assembly Elections in the last one week. The plea A plea has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking directions on Union of India and …

COVID Management Amid WB Polls- "No Institution Of Governance Can Excuse Itself From Obeying Election Commission's Orders": Calcutta High Court
3 years, 10 months ago

COVID Management Amid WB Polls- "No Institution Of Governance Can Excuse Itself From Obeying Election Commission's Orders": Calcutta High Court

Live Law  

After facing censure from the Calcutta High Court over its handling of the elections in West-Bengal amid the COVID crisis, the HC today remarked that no department or institution of governance could excuse itself from obeying the commands of the Election Commission of India. The Bench of Chief Justice Thottathil B. Radhakrishnan and Justice Arijit Banerjee remarked, "Any restrictive governance …

Fines On General Public, No Action On Politicians: Delhi High Court Issues Notice To Centre, EC On Plea For Mask Protocol In Poll Campaigns
3 years, 11 months ago

Fines On General Public, No Action On Politicians: Delhi High Court Issues Notice To Centre, EC On Plea For Mask Protocol In Poll Campaigns

Live Law  

A division bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jasmeet Singh of the Delhi High Court has issued notice to and sought replies from the Centre and the Election Commission on a plea for all poll-bound states - namely, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam, West Bengal - and the Union Territory of Puducherry to ensure masks are mandatorily worn during …

Delhi High Court seeks Centre, EC response on plea for compulsory masking during poll campaign
3 years, 11 months ago

Delhi High Court seeks Centre, EC response on plea for compulsory masking during poll campaign

India TV News  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought response of the Centre and the Election Commission on a plea seeking to ensure that masks are worn mandatorily by everyone involved in poll campaigns during the ongoing elections in various states and union territories. A bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jasmeet Singh issued notice to the Centre and the …

Compliance Duty For Covid-19 Mask Norm Higher For Advocates, Cannot Be An Ego Issue : Delhi High Court
3 years, 11 months ago

Compliance Duty For Covid-19 Mask Norm Higher For Advocates, Cannot Be An Ego Issue : Delhi High Court

Live Law  

Dismissing petitions by 4 advocates challenging the Delhi government's order to wear masks as part of Covid-19 protocol even while travelling alone in a personal vehicle, the Delhi High Court today observed in a strongly worded order that, "Advocates as a class, owing to their legal training have a higher duty to show compliance especially in extenuating circumstances such as …

"Debar Candidates, Campaigners In Assembly Elections For Violating Mandatory Masking Guidelines": Plea In Delhi High Court
4 years ago

"Debar Candidates, Campaigners In Assembly Elections For Violating Mandatory Masking Guidelines": Plea In Delhi High Court

Live Law  

A petition has been moved in the Delhi High Court seeking directions on Union of India through Ministry of Home Affairs and Election Commission of India to debar candidates and campaigners from campaigning in election, "either permanently or for a stipulated period of time", if they repeatedly violate mandatory masking guidelines issued by Election Commission. A representation dated 11th March …

"Satisfied With Steps Taken By DGCA": Delhi High Court On Covid-19 In-Flight Protocol
4 years ago

"Satisfied With Steps Taken By DGCA": Delhi High Court On Covid-19 In-Flight Protocol

Live Law  

A single judge bench of the Delhi High Court today remarked that it was extremely satisfied with the steps taken by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation pursuant to suo-motu cognizance taken by the court on the issue of passengers not wearing masks properly in commercial flights. Noting that this behavior exposed fellow passengers to a risk of contagion by …

Delhi High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of "Stubborn Reluctance To Wear Masks Properly" On Flight; Issues Guidelines
4 years ago

Delhi High Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of "Stubborn Reluctance To Wear Masks Properly" On Flight; Issues Guidelines

Live Law  

Justice C Hari Shankar of the Delhi High Court,taking suo-motu cognizance of what he described as an "alarming situation" on an Air India flight bound towards Delhi from Kolkata on Mar 5, has issued a slew of directions to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and commercial airlines in the country with respect to in-flight Covid-19 protocol. In an order …

Delhi HC sees 'alarming situation' over masks in flights, issues order to DGCA
4 years ago

Delhi HC sees 'alarming situation' over masks in flights, issues order to DGCA

India Today  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday took a strong note of an "alarming situation" where people travelling from Kolkata to Delhi on an Air India flight did not wear masks nor followed social distancing. The guidelines framed by the court for immediate and strict compliance include that the in-flight crew shall carry out periodical checks of the aircraft to ensure …

Gujarat High Court To Consider Imposing Punishment Of 'Community Service At Covid-19 Centres' Upon Mask Violators
4 years, 3 months ago

Gujarat High Court To Consider Imposing Punishment Of 'Community Service At Covid-19 Centres' Upon Mask Violators

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court on Friday said that imposition of fine on not wearing masks is not acting as a sufficient deterrent amongst the public and the State Government may consider making violators work at Covid-19 centres. He had also submitted that fine alone does not appear to be a sufficient deterrent for people to use the mask whenever they …

Pleas filed in Delhi HC challenging election of Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia; petitioner alleges violation of RP Act, seeks fresh polls
5 years ago

Pleas filed in Delhi HC challenging election of Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia; petitioner alleges violation of RP Act, seeks fresh polls

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Two petitions have been filed in the Delhi High Court challenging election of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy CM Manish Sisodia for allegedly violating poll campaign norms in the recent Assembly elections in the National Capital. In his pleas, Chandra has contended that as per Section 126 of the Representation of People’s Act, 1951 no one is …

Supreme Court asks Election Commission to watch PM Modi film and decide
5 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court asks Election Commission to watch PM Modi film and decide

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Election Commission to watch the full film of the Biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and submit a report to Court in sealed cover by this Friday as to whether its screening can be allowed during election time. In a brief order a three judge Bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi …

Election Commission warns parties on criminal cases
6 years, 4 months ago

Election Commission warns parties on criminal cases

The Hindu  

Candidates with criminal antecedents and their political parties can be charged with contempt of the Supreme Court if they fail to widely publicise the cases against them as prescribed. The failure of the candidates and the parties to publicise the details in the manner prescribed may be a ground for post-election action like election petition or contempt of court. The …

Disclosure Of Criminal Antecedents Of Candidates: Delhi HC Refuses To Entertain PIL For Compliance With SC Directions In Upcoming Assembly Elections
6 years, 5 months ago

Disclosure Of Criminal Antecedents Of Candidates: Delhi HC Refuses To Entertain PIL For Compliance With SC Directions In Upcoming Assembly Elections

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court, on Tuesday, refused to entertain a PIL seeking directions to the Election Commission of India to frame guidelines for advertising criminal antecedents of candidates in the election campaign in compliance with the Supreme Court judgment in Public Interest Foundation v. Union Of India.The Bench comprising Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice VK Rao opined that. The …

Gujarat elections: EC withdraws notice to Rahul Gandhi over TV interviews
7 years, 3 months ago

Gujarat elections: EC withdraws notice to Rahul Gandhi over TV interviews

Live Mint  

New Delhi: In a relief to Congress president Rahul Gandhi, the Election Commission on Sunday night withdrew its order against him over a prima facie violation of model code of conduct on the grounds that he gave television interviews one day before second phase of Gujarat elections. “The Commission is of the considered view that due to multifold expansion of …

Retaining symbols for the next election, only for recognised political parties- Not Discriminatory; Delhi HC [Read Judgment]
9 years ago

Retaining symbols for the next election, only for recognised political parties- Not Discriminatory; Delhi HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The High Court of Delhi in Milan Gupta v State Election Commission declared that the Election Commission of India is empowered to issue Symbols Order in exercise of power of superintendence, direction and control of elections and has not issued the Symbols Order as a delegate of any other authority.This Petition was filed seeking mandamus to the respondent State Election …

Retaining symbols for the next election, only for recognised political parties- Not Discriminatory; Delhi HC [Read Judgment]
9 years ago

Retaining symbols for the next election, only for recognised political parties- Not Discriminatory; Delhi HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The High Court of Delhi in Milan Gupta v State Election Commission declared that the Election Commission of India is empowered to issue Symbols Order in exercise of power of superintendence, direction and control of elections and has not issued the Symbols Order as a delegate of any other authority.This Petition was filed seeking mandamus to the respondent State Election …

Supreme Court dismisses challenge to amendment to Representation of People Act which allows jailed politicians to contest elections
10 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court dismisses challenge to amendment to Representation of People Act which allows jailed politicians to contest elections

Live Law  

An Apex Court Bench headed by Chief Justice H.L. Dattu on Friday, dismissed a petition filed against Delhi High Court’s order in February which upheld the Constitutional validity of an amendment to the Representation of People Act that allowed people jailed before conviction to contest elections.The Delhi High Court had reasoned, “Extending curtailment of the right to vote of a …

Tapes of Modi's speech in Bengal sent to Election Commission
10 years, 10 months ago

Tapes of Modi's speech in Bengal sent to Election Commission

India TV News  

Kolkata: A report and tapes of the speech delivered by BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi in West Bengal where he raised questions about Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's painting being sold at an exorbitant price have been forwarded to the Election Commission in Delhi, an official said on Tuesday. The Election Commission had taken suo motu cognisance of Modi's speech …

Delhi EC registers 200 FIRs for violation of model code of conduct
11 years, 5 months ago

Delhi EC registers 200 FIRs for violation of model code of conduct

Firstpost  

Flying squads are keeping a vigil in the city against violation of model code of conduct for elections, including defacing public places with posters, and 200 FIRs have been registered in the last few days. Delhi’s Chief Electoral Officer Vijay Dev said the commission will hold a meeting within few days of senior administrative and police officials of neighbouring cities …

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