Covid-19 pandemic: As festive season nears, Section 144 extended in Noida till October 31
3 years, 3 months ago

Covid-19 pandemic: As festive season nears, Section 144 extended in Noida till October 31

India Today  

Gautam Buddh Nagar police on Thursday extended the Covid-19 restrictions under CrPC Section 144 till October 31, even as Commissioner Alok Singh told the force to be alert during the upcoming festive season with particular emphasis on checking street crimes. During a meeting held at the police headquarters here on Wednesday night, Singh directed officials to ensure compliance of Covid-19 protocols including social distancing and face covers according to the government guidelines, it added. The prohibitions under CrPC Section 144 have been invoked considering law and order situation in view of upcoming festivals like Gandhi Jayanti, Durga Puja, Eid-ul Milad, Valmiki Jayanti, it said. While extending CrPC Section 144 restrictions, Additional DCP Shraddha Pandey stated in the order that unauthorised protests, rallies, and social gatherings shall remain banned in view of the pandemic.

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Covid News Updates: No Pandemic Curbs in Goa till Jan 2; Centre Warns Against Overcrowding Ahead of Festive Season

News 18  

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya asked States to strengthen surveillance systems, ramp up testing and ensure readiness of hospital infrastructure during a meeting with state health ministers on Friday regarding the Covid-19 situation in India. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will visit a government hospital in Delhi on Tuesday for a mock drill to review the emergency response in place …

PM Modi to review Covid-19 situation at high-level meeting today
2 years ago

PM Modi to review Covid-19 situation at high-level meeting today

Live Mint  

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Festival Season a 'Critical Period', Says BMC; Asks Citizens to Follow COVID-19 Protocols
2 years, 2 months ago

Festival Season a 'Critical Period', Says BMC; Asks Citizens to Follow COVID-19 Protocols

News 18  

The Mumbai civic body on Tuesday issued an advisory urging citizens to adhere to COVID-19-appropriate behaviour during the upcoming festive season to prevent a spike in cases. The Maharashtra health department has cautioned that COVID-19 cases could rise, especially during winters and the festive season, citing new variants like BA.2.3.20 and BQ.1 reported from the state. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation …

COVID-19: Over 100 people without face mask penalised in Noida in a day
2 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19: Over 100 people without face mask penalised in Noida in a day

Firstpost  

Noida: Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases, over a hundred people were fined across Noida and Greater Noida for not wearing face masks in public places, police said on Friday. The challans were issued on Thursday to these people during police checks in crowded places such as markets, metro stations and shopping malls in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Budd Nagar district, …

Policemen told to obey rules as brutalities turn common
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Policemen told to obey rules as brutalities turn common

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In the wake of growing number of complaints over harassment by police officials, all station house officers have been directed to comply with the standard operating procedure in dealing with cases. Senior police officers including district superintendents of police were instructed to monitor investigation officers dealing with various cases. Keeping in mind the recent incidents of police harassment that …

News18 Afternoon Digest: Over 300 Delhi Police Personnel, 80 Jail Inmates and Staffers Test Positive for Covid-19 & Other Top Stories
2 years, 11 months ago

News18 Afternoon Digest: Over 300 Delhi Police Personnel, 80 Jail Inmates and Staffers Test Positive for Covid-19 & Other Top Stories

News 18  

More Restrictions, Closure of Schools Likely in Madhya Pradesh Sees Steady Rise in Covid Cases Amid increasing Covid-19 caseload in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan had on January 8 said district wise Covid-19 situation will be reviewed on Monday. Over 300 Delhi Police Personnel, 80 Jail Inmates and Staffers Test Positive for Covid-19 Amid a surge in coronavirus …

Over 300 Delhi Police personnel infected with Covid
2 years, 11 months ago

Over 300 Delhi Police personnel infected with Covid

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Amid a surge in coronavirus infections in the national capital, more than 300 Delhi Police personnel, including the Additional Commissioner of Police, have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said on Monday. Recently, Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana had issued a Standard Operating Procedure for preventing the spread of the coronavirus among police personnel. Since police personnel are frontline …

Amid Omicron fears, Delhi bans public gatherings during Christmas, New Year's celebrations
3 years ago

Amid Omicron fears, Delhi bans public gatherings during Christmas, New Year's celebrations

Firstpost  

The district magistrates and deputy commissioners of police have also been directed to tighten the enforcement machinery to ensure that people follow social-distancing norms and wear masks New Delhi: Amid a rise in coronavirus cases and the threat of the Omicron variant, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority on Wednesday directed district magistrates to ensure no Christmas and New Year gathering …

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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 …

Section 144 of CrPC extended till October 31 in Noida
3 years, 3 months ago

Section 144 of CrPC extended till October 31 in Noida

India TV News  

Gautam Buddh Nagar Police on Thursday extended the restrictions under CrPC Section 144 till October 31, even as Commissioner Alok Singh told the force to be alert during the upcoming festive season with particular emphasis on checking street crimes. During a meeting held at the police headquarters here on Wednesday night, Singh directed officials to ensure compliance of COVID-19 protocols …

Delhi allows Durga Puja, Dussehra celebrations with COVID-19 caveats; here's what's allowed
3 years, 3 months ago

Delhi allows Durga Puja, Dussehra celebrations with COVID-19 caveats; here's what's allowed

Firstpost  

If any of the SOPs are not followed, then strict action will be taken against the organisers of the event The Delhi Disaster Management Authority has given its nod to Dusshera, Durga Puja, and Ramleela celebrations in public places this year amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The meet was chaired by Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, as per PTI and attended …

Fresh Orders Issued to Prohibit Mass Gatherings in Rajasthan
3 years, 4 months ago

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News 18  

Alarmed by a possible third wave of coronavirus infections, the Rajasthan government on Wednesday issued fresh directions by repeating its previous orders that prohibited mass gatherings, including public rallies, fairs, cultural and religious events in the state. Home Secretary Abhay Kumar issued directions to all district collectors and superintendents of police citing a previous order issued on July 10 to …

Centre extends Covid guidelines till Aug 31, calls for strictest measures in high positivity districts
3 years, 5 months ago

Centre extends Covid guidelines till Aug 31, calls for strictest measures in high positivity districts

India Today  

The Union Home Ministry has extended the validity of Covid-19 guidelines till August 31 and has asked states to ensure "strictest possible measures" in districts that have a high positivity rate. Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla has written a letter to all states and UTs saying there is "no room for complacency" in observing Covid-19 protocol despite declining number of …

Take solid steps to check Covid: High Court to Telangana government
3 years, 8 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 …

People to Face Arrests, Trials for Breaching Curfew, Anti-Covid Restrictions: Delhi Police Chief
3 years, 8 months ago

People to Face Arrests, Trials for Breaching Curfew, Anti-Covid Restrictions: Delhi Police Chief

News 18  

People venturing out of homes without valid reasons during the weekend curfew will face arrest and prosecution for violating anti-Covid regulations, Delhi Police warned on Friday. If anyone is found moving without a valid emergency or movement pass for essential services or goods, they would be stopped and cases will be registered against them and they may also face arrests, …

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3 years, 9 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 …

Covid-19: Madhya Pradesh chief minister says not wearing masks amounts to 'crime'
3 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19: Madhya Pradesh chief minister says not wearing masks amounts to 'crime'

Hindustan Times  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said not wearing a face mask amounts to crime and appealed to people to follow appropriate "social behaviour" to check the spread of Covid-19. The coronavirus cannot be controlled only by government's efforts, because the infection is being spread by social behaviour, Shivraj Singh Chouhan said. "We are making efforts to …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Consider imposing fines on passengers not wearing masks 'properly': DGCA to airports

India TV News  

Aviation regulator DGCA on Tuesday told airports to consider imposing spot fines, with the help of police authorities, on passengers who are found not wearing masks properly and not maintaining social distancing as per the COVID-19 rules. "All airport operators, therefore, are requested to ensure that the instructions on COVID-19 protocol from the standpoint of wearing face mask properly, covering …

[Covid-19] "Police Has Also Become Complacent": Allahabad High Court Expresses Displeasure Over Non-Adherence To Mask Rule In UP
3 years, 9 months ago

[Covid-19] "Police Has Also Become Complacent": Allahabad High Court Expresses Displeasure Over Non-Adherence To Mask Rule In UP

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has expressed strong displeasure over reports of people not adhering to the "mask rule" amid the Covid-19 pandemic. On noting the meagre number of people who were penalized for violating the Covid-safety guidelines in the city of Prayagraj, a Division Bench comprising of Justices Siddhartha Varma and Ajit Kumar observed, "This small number of penalisation shows …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Section 144 invoked in Noida till 30 April as upcoming festivals spark fear of rise in COVID-19 cases

Firstpost  

Noida: Police in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddh Nagar on Tuesday invoked section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure till 30 April, prohibiting unauthorised protests and warning of action against people not following COVID-19 protocols like social distancing and wearing face masks at public places, according to an order. The restrictions have been imposed in view of the upcoming festivals …

COVID-19 new rules in Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad: Night curfew to ₹2,000 fine, other restrictions
4 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 new rules in Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad: Night curfew to ₹2,000 fine, other restrictions

Live Mint  

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HC Orders FIR Against Narendra Tomar, Kamal Nath for Flouting Covid-19 Protocols in Political Meetings in MP
4 years, 2 months ago

HC Orders FIR Against Narendra Tomar, Kamal Nath for Flouting Covid-19 Protocols in Political Meetings in MP

News 18  

The Gwalior bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court on Wednesday ordered FIRs to be registered against Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and senior Congress leader Kamal Nath for violating Covid-19 guidelines during their political meetings recently in Gwalior and Datia regions, respectively. While rebuking politicians for showing irresponsible behaviour during ongoing pandemic, the bench issued extensive guidelines for holding political …

Stick to Covid-19 guidelines while campaigning: EC to political parties
4 years, 2 months ago

Stick to Covid-19 guidelines while campaigning: EC to political parties

Live Mint  

The Election Commission of India on Wednesday asked all political parties to adhere to coronavirus guidelines while campaigning and said that crowd discipline should be maintained. The EC said that precautionary measures including wearing face masks, using sanitizers, maintain physical distancing, is a duty cast upon all the stakeholders in the larger interest of public health. Observance of the preventive …

Case registered after M.P. CM’s poll roadshow flouts Covid-19 norms
4 years, 2 months ago

Case registered after M.P. CM’s poll roadshow flouts Covid-19 norms

The Hindu  

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[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 …

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4 years, 3 months ago

[Political Gatherings Amid COVID] Authorities Responsible For The Execution Of COVID Protocol Are Unable To Discharge Their Duties: MP HC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Tuesday observed that the executive authorities who are responsible for the execution of the COVID Guidelines are unable to discharge their duties. Sharma and Shri Sanjay Dwivedi filed two reports which revealed various instances of large congregation of persons much more than the limit prescribed under the precautionary guidelines issued by the Central Government, …

People Are Taking Covid-19 Directives 'Casually' On Account Of Unlock-4: Allahabad HC Issues Slew Of Directions To Prevent Transmission [Read Order]
4 years, 4 months ago

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Live Law  

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Covid-19 rules being used to harass us, says Telangana Congress chief
4 years, 6 months ago

Covid-19 rules being used to harass us, says Telangana Congress chief

Deccan Chronicle  

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COVID 19- South Africa Appoints Former Constitutional Court Judge To Safeguard Individual's Privacy [Read Order]
4 years, 9 months ago

COVID 19- South Africa Appoints Former Constitutional Court Judge To Safeguard Individual's Privacy [Read Order]

Live Law  

In the wake of the onslaught on the right to privacy in the world-wide fight against Coronavirus, the South African government has appointed former Constitutional Court judge, Justice Catherine O'Regan, as the COVID-19 Designate Judge to safeguard individuals' privacy and personal information in these critical times. The Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services, in its media statement issued on Friday, …

COVID19 : Section 144 To Be Imposed In Delhi Till March 31; Demonstrations, Gatherings Prohibited
4 years, 9 months ago

COVID19 : Section 144 To Be Imposed In Delhi Till March 31; Demonstrations, Gatherings Prohibited

Live Law  

In the wake of COVID 19 pandemic, prohibitory order under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure will be imposed in Delhi by the Delhi Commissioner of Police with effect from 9 PM, March 22 till midnight of March 31.The Delhi Metro has been closed till March 31 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.As per the order :Assembly …

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