COVID-19: BMC to give ‘free’ masks, impose Rs 200 fine on rule violators in Mumbai
4 years ago

COVID-19: BMC to give ‘free’ masks, impose Rs 200 fine on rule violators in Mumbai

Firstpost  

In a statement Sunday, the BMC said it took action against 4.85 lakh citizens for not wearing masks in public places and collected over Rs. 10.7 crore in fines Mumbai: To encourage COVID-19-appropriate behaviour among residents of Mumbai, the city civic body has decided to provide ‘‘free’’ masks to those found without face cover in public and also collect a fine of Rs 200 from them. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation in a release on Sunday said from April till 28 November, it took action against 4.85 lakh citizens for not wearing masks in public places and collected over Rs 10.7 crore as fine from them. From April till 28 November, the maximum number of 32,010 citizens without masks were fined in the K-west ward, which includes areas like Juhu and Versova, a BMC official said, adding that Rs 63.39 lakh was collected as fine from them.

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Start Wearing Masks, Says Health Minister
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Start Wearing Masks, Says Health Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Health minister Damodar Rajanarasimha on Wednesday urged the public to start wearing masks in public places and follow social distance protocols, while chairing a review on Covid-19 control in the state in the wake of the emergence of the JN.1 variant. The minister said that people experiencing Covid-like symptoms must visit a doctor, get advice and get themselves tested …

Expert who has never caught Covid tells Aussies to wear face masks every time they leave the house - amid fresh mandate in one state
1 year, 1 month ago

Expert who has never caught Covid tells Aussies to wear face masks every time they leave the house - amid fresh mandate in one state

Daily Mail  

A leading epidemiologist who has never caught Covid-19 has advised Australians to wear face masks every time they leave the house to avoid catching the virus. Dr Zoe Hyde,who has never caught Covid-19 has advised Australians to wear face masks every time they leave the house if they want to stay Covid-free A recent surge in Covid-19 cases - Australia's …

Wear Masks, Maintain Social Distance: JNU Issues COVID-19 Advisory
1 year, 8 months ago

Wear Masks, Maintain Social Distance: JNU Issues COVID-19 Advisory

News 18  

Amid the rise in COVID-19 cases, Jawaharlal Nehru University has released a set of guidelines considering the safety and well-being of the students, staff, and campus residents. “In view of the surge in cases of Covid-19, and keeping in mind well being and safety of students/staff and campus residents, all stakeholders of the university are hereby requested to strictly adhere …

State records 1,152 Covid cases, 4 deaths in 24 hrs
1 year, 8 months ago

State records 1,152 Covid cases, 4 deaths in 24 hrs

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: For the third consecutive day, Maharashtra reported more than 1000 Covid cases with active cases inching closer to the 6000 mark on Friday. According to the state Covid-19 report, 1,152 new cases were reported across Maharashtra with four deaths in 24 hours. The state health department said there has been a gradual but sustained increase in Covid-19 cases since …

Masks must in BMC hospitals
1 year, 8 months ago

Masks must in BMC hospitals

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Seeing a rise in the number of active Covid-19 cases in the city, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has made wearing masks compulsory in its hospitals. Mumbai, India - April 10, 2023: Health workers participate in a mock drill after the Union Health Ministry decided to conduct a nationwide mock drill on 10 and 11 April to check the preparedness …

COVID Scare: Wearing masks mandatory in BMC-run hospitals in Mumbai
1 year, 8 months ago

COVID Scare: Wearing masks mandatory in BMC-run hospitals in Mumbai

India TV News  

Covid19 : Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has made wearing of masks mandatory in hospitals run by the government body in view of the surge in coronavirus cases in the state. Covid cases in Maharashtra Just a day earlier, Maharashtra recorded 788 new cases of coronavirus and one fatality, which raised the tally of infections to 81,49,929 and the death toll to …

Covid spike in Mumbai, experts suggest mask mandate for people aged 45 and above
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid spike in Mumbai, experts suggest mask mandate for people aged 45 and above

India Today  

The Mumbai civic body on Monday made face masks compulsory for patients, visitors and employees in all civic-run hospitals as the city reported 95 fresh cases, a drop from more than 200 infections registered daily in the last six days. As Covid cases continue to rise in the city, medical experts are suggesting that masks should be made mandatory for …

Mumbai Covid-19 rise: BMC makes masks mandatory in all civic hospitals
1 year, 8 months ago

Mumbai Covid-19 rise: BMC makes masks mandatory in all civic hospitals

India Today  

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has made it mandatory to wear masks for employees, patients and visitors in municipal hospitals in view of the current Covid-19 situation in the city. Considering the increasing number of Covid-19 case in Mumbai, the BMC has also suggested all senior citizens above the age of 60 to wear masks as a precaution. The BMC commissioner …

Haryana Govt makes wearing face masks mandatory in public places
1 year, 8 months ago

Haryana Govt makes wearing face masks mandatory in public places

Deccan Chronicle  

Chandigarh : Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Haryana government made wearing face masks mandatory in public places, said a bulletin issued by the Haryana Health Department on Saturday. The statement said, "It is intimated that in a meeting held under the chairmanship of Hon'ble Health Minister, Haryana on 03.04.2023, it has been observed that there is a significant …

Covid 19 scare: India logs 5,357 fresh Covid cases; active tally at 32,814
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid 19 scare: India logs 5,357 fresh Covid cases; active tally at 32,814

India TV News  

Covid19 Cases : India logged 5,357 fresh cases of coronavirus while 11 deaths, Union Health Ministry data informed on Sunday. The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.47 crore The active cases now comprise 0.07 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.74 per cent, the ministry said. UP govt makes testing …

DC Edit | Masks advisable as Covid could disrupt lives again
1 year, 8 months ago

DC Edit | Masks advisable as Covid could disrupt lives again

Deccan Chronicle  

Covid-19 is back in the news not just as a regular rejoinder but as a potential disruptor. The Union government must revisit the Covid protocols and prod state governments to decide what is to be introduced now. Several waves of the pandemic and different variants of the virus that have visited humanity in the last three years have given us …

Mask mandatory in this Maharashtra district amid spike in Covid cases
1 year, 8 months ago

Mask mandatory in this Maharashtra district amid spike in Covid cases

Live Mint  

Amid spike in COVID-19 and influenza cases in Maharashtra, the Satara district administration has made wearing of mask compulsory for employees and officials working in government and semi-government offices, colleges, and banks, news agency PTI reported. The collector also appealed to residents in the district to use masks and maintain social distancing, and hand hygiene in crowded places such as …

Covid Status Check: Masks Are Back, States on High Alert; UP, Kerala Mull New Strategies
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid Status Check: Masks Are Back, States on High Alert; UP, Kerala Mull New Strategies

News 18  

Covid cases in India have seen a spike the past month, with a 40% jump in daily cases on March 30. According to the World Health Organisation, the highest proportional increase of new Covid cases was observed in India, in the Southeast Asia Region from February 27 to March 26, 2023. Uttar Pradesh The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh …

Covid claims another life, Chandigarh health dept advises caution
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid claims another life, Chandigarh health dept advises caution

Hindustan Times  

A day after an 88-year-old man became the latest Covid-19 fatality in Chandigarh, the health department came out with an advisory on Monday, cautioning residents to strictly adhere to Covid-appropriate behaviour to avoid another surge in cases. Chandigarh reported five fresh Covid-19 infections on Monday, pushing the active cases to 33. Eight-fold rise in active cases in three weeks In …

This city had world's longest Covid mask mandate. Now scrapped after 1,000 days
1 year, 9 months ago

This city had world's longest Covid mask mandate. Now scrapped after 1,000 days

Hindustan Times  

Hongkongers will finally be able to leave home without a face mask from Wednesday, nearly 1,000 days after the pandemic mandate was imposed. Pedestrians wearing protective Covid mask Hong Kong was one of the last places on Earth to enforce mask-wearing outside, with violators facing hefty fines. "Making it illegal not to wear one is frankly anachronistic by now," University …

Covid News: China Returnee 6-year-old Girl, Her Mother Test Coronavirus Positive in Tamil Nadu's Madurai
1 year, 11 months ago

Covid News: China Returnee 6-year-old Girl, Her Mother Test Coronavirus Positive in Tamil Nadu's Madurai

News 18  

Covid News Updates: Several hospitals across the country on Tuesday held mock drills to check the preparedness of health facilities to deal with any spurt in Covid-19 cases. Today mock drills are conducted across Covid hospitals in the country to make sure people get proper treatment,” Mandaviya said after reviewing the mock drill at the Delhi hospital. Deputy Chief Minister …

Avoid Travelling Abroad, Wear Masks In Public Places: Top Medical Body Issues Covid Advisory
2 years ago

Avoid Travelling Abroad, Wear Masks In Public Places: Top Medical Body Issues Covid Advisory

ABP News  

Amid a spike in coronavirus cases in parts of the world, especially China, the Indian Medical Association on Thursday advised people to to follow Covid appropriate behaviour with immediate effect. The Indian Medical Association also asked the government to ramp up preparedness for any such situation as seen in 2021 during the deadly Covid second wave by issuing necessary instructions …

Wear Masks In Crowded Places, Get Precaution Doses: Govt Advises Amid Covid Surge In China
2 years ago

Wear Masks In Crowded Places, Get Precaution Doses: Govt Advises Amid Covid Surge In China

ABP News  

As the surge in Covid cases once again makes it to the news, the government, after a review meeting to access the situation, has advised people to wear masks in crowded places to prevent the spread of the infection. This is all the more important for people with comorbidities or are of higher age," VK Paul, Member-Health, NITI Aayog said …

DC Edit | Don’t give up masks altogether
2 years, 1 month ago

DC Edit | Don’t give up masks altogether

Deccan Chronicle  

The notification of the civil aviation ministry on Wednesday relaxing the rules on wearing masks on flights and in airports marks an important milestone in the nearly three-year-long fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. The world has been on edge ever since a cluster of cases of pneumonia was reported in Wuhan in China’s Hubei province on December 31, 2019. The …

COVID-19: 'Wearing masks on flight no longer compulsory, but is advisable,' says Government
2 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19: 'Wearing masks on flight no longer compulsory, but is advisable,' says Government

Firstpost  

Additionally, it stated that any specific reference of a fine or other penalty was not required to be made during in-flight announcements New Delhi: The civil aviation ministry on Wednesday said the use of masks is not mandatory during air travel; however, passengers should preferably use them amid the declining number of COVID-19 cases. In a communication to the scheduled …

Punjab Makes Wearing Masks Mandatory In Public Places Amid Rising Covid-19 Cases
2 years, 4 months ago

Punjab Makes Wearing Masks Mandatory In Public Places Amid Rising Covid-19 Cases

ABP News  

Coronavirus in Punjab: Punjab government on Saturday made it mandatory to wear masks in public places. Issuing the guidelines, the Punjab government said that it should be made mandatory to wear masks in educational institutions, government and private offices, malls, and public places. According to the guidelines issued by the Punjab government, it will be mandatory for everyone to wear …

Mask mandates return in New Delhi as COVID-19 cases rise
2 years, 4 months ago

Mask mandates return in New Delhi as COVID-19 cases rise

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — The Indian capital reintroduced public mask mandates on Thursday as COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the country. The New Delhi government reinstituted a fine of 500 rupees for anyone caught not wearing a mask or face covering in public. On Wednesday, New Delhi reported eight deaths due to the coronavirus, the highest in nearly six months. …

Health experts say COVID-19 complacency has restricted freedoms of the immunocompromised and elderly
2 years, 5 months ago

Health experts say COVID-19 complacency has restricted freedoms of the immunocompromised and elderly

ABC  

From the isolation of her Melbourne home, Carol Davy fights a day-to-day battle against ovarian cancer and systemic lupus. Key points: Australia's COVID hospitalisation rates have spiked back to February highs Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has shot down any reintroduction of mask mandates Health experts say Australia's COVID complacency is leading to higher transmission rates With COVID-19 still casting …

COVID ALERT! Wearing of masks mandatory in Chennai, Rs 500 fine on violation
2 years, 5 months ago

COVID ALERT! Wearing of masks mandatory in Chennai, Rs 500 fine on violation

India TV News  

In order to tackle the rising number of Covid cases in Tamil Nadu and Chennai in particular, wearing masks have been made mandatory by the Greater Chennai Corporation. Meanwhile, India added 13,086 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,35,31,650, while the active cases increased to 1,14,475, the Union Health Ministry data stated on Tuesday. The …

Passenger can be deboarded from aircraft for not wearing a mask
2 years, 6 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 …

Mask in public places now a must says Maharashtra government amid rise in Covid cases
2 years, 6 months ago

Mask in public places now a must says Maharashtra government amid rise in Covid cases

India Today  

Amid a rise in Covid-19 cases, an order was issued by the state government asking citizens to wear masks in public places except open spaces. The state government expressed concern over the rising number of Covid cases to the district authorities. READ | Centre writes to 5 states to monitor situation as Covid cases rise again Talking to India Today …

Covid-19 task force recommends restoration of mask mandate
2 years, 6 months ago

Covid-19 task force recommends restoration of mask mandate

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, the state Covid-19 task force has recommended that the state government make masks mandatory mask in crowded and poorly ventilated public places. Following Covid-19 appropriate behaviour will also help in combating other airborne diseases like tuberculosis,” said Dr Kedar Toraskar, critical care specialist and member of the state Covid-19 task force. In Wockhardt …

Maharashtra govt steps up testing, asks people to wear masks in districts with Covid spike
2 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra govt steps up testing, asks people to wear masks in districts with Covid spike

India Today  

The Covid-19 graph is once again on an upward trajectory in Maharashtra. In light of the rising number of daily infections and the first reported cases of Omicron sub-variants in the past few days, the state health department has issued orders for increased Covid testing. Here’s a look at the Covid-19 count over the last three days: Date Mumbai Maharashtra …

If Covid-19 cases rise, restrictions will become inevitable in Maharashtra: Minister Aslam Shaikh
2 years, 6 months ago

If Covid-19 cases rise, restrictions will become inevitable in Maharashtra: Minister Aslam Shaikh

India Today  

Amid a steady rise in Covid-19 cases, the Maharashtra government is keeping a close tab on the situation. If the daily cases rise above the 1,000-mark, then there will be a need to impose restrictions yet again, cabinet minister, Aslam Shaikh, said. “The state government asserts that it is keeping a close tab on the situation and would take a …

As Mumbai records 350 new Covid-19 cases, CM Thackeray urges people to wear masks
2 years, 6 months ago

As Mumbai records 350 new Covid-19 cases, CM Thackeray urges people to wear masks

India Today  

Mumbai logged 350 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, which is the highest count since February 11 when the city reported 367 cases. Keeping the uptick of Covid-19 cases in mind, the Maharashtra cabinet meeting was held on Thursday. With new cases, the total tally of cases stood over 10.63 lakh on Thursday. COVID CASES IN MAHARASHTRA Maharashtra recorded 511 new …

Delhi's fresh Covid infections rise to 1,204; daily positivity rate at 4.64%
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi's fresh Covid infections rise to 1,204; daily positivity rate at 4.64%

Hindustan Times  

Delhi continued to witness a high daily caseload of Covid-19, with as many as 1,204 people testing positive in the last 24 hours, a health department bulletin showed on Tuesday. With this, the Capital’s cumulative infection tally has reached 1,877,091, including 26,169 related deaths of which one was a fresh fatality, as per the bulletin. Meanwhile, Tuesday’s bulletin also showed …

Covid-19: Delhi reports over 1,000 cases for the second straight day
2 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19: Delhi reports over 1,000 cases for the second straight day

Hindustan Times  

The Covid-19 surge in the national capital continues. Delhi on Saturday registered 1,094 infections and two deaths in the last 24 hours, the city health bulletin data revealed. On Friday, the capital had recorded 1,042 cases and two deaths, this at a time when 99 per cent of all hospital beds reserved to treat covid patients were vacant. The city …

Delhi adds 1,042 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi adds 1,042 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths

Hindustan Times  

The national capital on Friday added 1,042 cases and two more deaths of Covid-19, even as 99% of all hospital beds reserved to treat patients with the infection remained vacant. The Delhi government on Friday released an official order reintroducing fines mandatory in the city, slapping a ₹ 500 fine for non-compliance of mask rule in view of rising Covid-19 …

No masks for commuters in private cars: Delhi govt order
2 years, 8 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 …

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, …

As Covid cases rise, Punjab govt advises public to wear face masks again
2 years, 8 months ago

As Covid cases rise, Punjab govt advises public to wear face masks again

Hindustan Times  

More than a month after all Covid-related curbs were lifted in Punjab, the state government on Thursday issued an order, asking people to once again start wearing masks, particularly in public places. “In view of increasing number of COVID cases in some of the States and UTs, all the residents of the State of Punjab are hereby advised to wear …

Hold consultations before imposing further curbs if Covid cases rise: Trader bodies to Delhi government
2 years, 8 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 …

Masks (and fines) back in Delhi, daily cases top 2,000: Today's 7 Covid updates
2 years, 8 months ago

Masks (and fines) back in Delhi, daily cases top 2,000: Today's 7 Covid updates

Hindustan Times  

For April 21 Covid updates in India, The number of coronavirus cases in India are increasing after several states relaxed Covid-19 curbs, including the mask mandate, in March. The union government on Tuesday advised five states - Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Delhi, Haryana and Mizoram, which are reporting a slight surge in Covid-19 cases - to monitor the spread and take …

Fourth Wave Fears: As Delhi Brings Face Masks Back, Check Other States Where Masks Are Mandatory
2 years, 8 months ago

Fourth Wave Fears: As Delhi Brings Face Masks Back, Check Other States Where Masks Are Mandatory

News 18  

Delhi on Wednesday made face masks mandatory once again and re-imposed a fine of Rs 500 for ditching the face covering as a surge in Covid-19 cases added to fears of a possible fourth wave of coronavirus in the national capital as well as the country. Here’s a look at which other states have brought back the mask mandate: Uttar …

Use of masks made mandatory in public places amid rising Covid cases in Delhi
2 years, 8 months ago

Use of masks made mandatory in public places amid rising Covid cases in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Face masks will be mandatory again in public places in the national capital and any violations will attract a ₹500 fine, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority said on Wednesday even as it chose to keep the schools open and decided against bringing back other restrictions involving regulating markets or social gatherings. On Monday, authorities in National Capital Region …

Schools to remain open, ₹500 fine again for no mask: New Covid rules in Delhi
2 years, 8 months ago

Schools to remain open, ₹500 fine again for no mask: New Covid rules in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Covid-19 masks will once again be mandatory in New Delhi with a violation penalty of ₹500, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority decided on Wednesday in its meeting. Delhi rolls back is 'masks not mandatory' order and brings back ₹ 500 fine on those not wearing masks in the public as Covid-19 cases are on the rise in the national capital. …

Face masks mandatory in Gurugram, Noida, other NCR districts as Covid cases spike
2 years, 8 months ago

Face masks mandatory in Gurugram, Noida, other NCR districts as Covid cases spike

India Today  

Amid the rise in coronavirus cases across the country, the Haryana and Uttar Pradesh governments have made face masks compulsory for the residents in Gurugram, Noida and other NCR districts. Meanwhile, face masks have been made compulsory for the residents of Chandigarh amid the spike in Covid-19 cases. In India, around 2,183 fresh infections were reported in the country on …

Covid-19: Amid rise in coronavirus cases, Chandigarh mandates use of face masks
2 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19: Amid rise in coronavirus cases, Chandigarh mandates use of face masks

India Today  

In light of the sudden spike in the Covid-19 cases, face masks are made mandatory in Chandigarh. As per the orders issued by the administration, with a surge in the coronavirus infected cases reported in the state and the UTs, residents are advised to wear face masks as a precautionary measure. The Chandigarh Health Department said in a statement, "Considering …

NCR districts in Haryana, UP to put masks back on
2 years, 8 months ago

NCR districts in Haryana, UP to put masks back on

Hindustan Times  

The Haryana and Uttar Pradesh governments on Monday made mask-wearing mandatory in public places in all National Capital Region districts, amid an uptick in Covid-19 cases in Delhi and its adjoining cities. Haryana health minister Anil Vij on Monday, said, “Keeping in mind the rise in Covid-19 cases, masks have been made mandatory in four districts of Haryana —Gurugram, Faridabad, …

People tire of masks, but doctors in Bengaluru advise caution citing Covid-19 cases in China
2 years, 8 months ago

People tire of masks, but doctors in Bengaluru advise caution citing Covid-19 cases in China

The Hindu  

The scorching summer sun, low number of COVID-19 cases or simply exhaustion from wearing them for over two years are the reasons being cited by an increasing number of people who are lax about wearing masks. Col Singh said in the light of the spread of the virus in China, people should continue to wear a mask, at least in …

Over Rs 154 cr: Fines that Delhi govt collected for Covid violators
2 years, 8 months ago

Over Rs 154 cr: Fines that Delhi govt collected for Covid violators

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi government imposed over Rs 154 crore in fines for COVID-19 violations between 2021 and 2022. The Delhi government imposed over Rs 154 crore in fines for COVID-19 violations between 2021 and 2022, with the maximum fines being imposed for not wearing masks in public places. The maximum number of fines were issued for not wearing a mask in …

Big Cities Lift Covid Curbs, But Doctors Divided Over Mask Mandate, And Can It Prevent Next Wave?
2 years, 8 months ago

Big Cities Lift Covid Curbs, But Doctors Divided Over Mask Mandate, And Can It Prevent Next Wave?

News 18  

Even as Maharashtra and Delhi have made masks optional, the doctor community is divided over the new move, and some believe that masks should still be mandatory despite India seeing a big drop in Covid cases. Dr Rajeev Jayadevan, co-chairman of Indian Medical Association ’s national Covid task force, said, “It is dangerous if more states make wearing masks optional. …

Bombay HC asks civic body to file reply to PIL challenging mask fine
2 years, 8 months ago

Bombay HC asks civic body to file reply to PIL challenging mask fine

India Today  

The Bombay High Court has sought a reply from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on the mask mandate it had imposed in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. The court’s direction comes after a petition urged the HC to declare the collection of fines from the public for not wearing masks illegal. However, government pleader Priyabhushan Kakade informed the Bench of …

Was Fine Collected By BMC For Not Wearing Masks Illegal? Bombay High Court To Decide
2 years, 8 months ago

Was Fine Collected By BMC For Not Wearing Masks Illegal? Bombay High Court To Decide

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court is likely to decide whether the fine collected by Mumbai's civic body's 'clean-up marshals' from the citizens for not wearing a mask is legal or not. The issue has been raised in the same PIL filed by Feroze Mithiborwala in which the State government's decision to permit only fully vaccinated people to use the public transport …

Penalty or not, keep masks on
2 years, 8 months ago

Penalty or not, keep masks on

Hindustan Times  

A little over two years after India went into one of the strictest lockdowns anywhere in the world to stop the coronavirus from spreading, the country began rolling back the last vestiges of pandemic restrictions on April 1. Behind their decision was a significant legal change that came into force on Friday, when sections of India’s disaster management law meant …

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