Cannot deny services for not installing Aarogya Setu app: HC
4 years, 2 months ago

Cannot deny services for not installing Aarogya Setu app: HC

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka on Monday clarified that the government or its agencies cannot deny any service or benefit to citizens for not installing the Aarogya Setu app on their mobile phones in the absence of any legislation. It may be noted that the Union government has said that no public authority can refuse any service for not having Aarogya Setu app in the wake of National Executive Committee set up under the Disaster Management Act not making the use of app mandatory. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Abhay Shreeniwas Oka and Justice Ashok S. Kinagi made this observation while hearing a PIL, filed by Anrivar A, Aravind, a city-based software engineer working for a non-profit organisation to protect people’s rights in the digital space. When Senior Counsel Colin Gonsalves insisted that HC should direct the governments not to deny any service for not installing the app as the Centre has not yet submitted its response in writing to the petition, Union Ggvernment Standing Counsel M.N.

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Karnataka HC declines to stay use of Aarogya Setu app
3 years, 10 months ago

Karnataka HC declines to stay use of Aarogya Setu app

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka on Monday declined to stay the Aarogya Setu app or use of data of the users already collected through the app while prima facie holding that there is “informed consent of the users” through the privacy policy” of the app. However, the Court restrained the Central government and the National Informatics Centre from sharing the …

'No Informed Consent' : Karnataka High Court Restrains Centre & NIC From Sharing Response Data Of Persons Collected Through 'Aarogya Setu'
3 years, 10 months ago

'No Informed Consent' : Karnataka High Court Restrains Centre & NIC From Sharing Response Data Of Persons Collected Through 'Aarogya Setu'

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Monday passed an interim order to restrain the Central Government and the National Informatics Centre from sharing the response data given by an individual in the 'Aarogya Setu' app with other government departments and agencies, without obtaining informed consent of the users.A division. The Karnataka High Court on Monday passed an interim order to restrain …

Aarogya Setu : Karnataka High Court Reserves Order On Plea To Restrain Authorities From Denying Services For Not Installing App
4 years ago

Aarogya Setu : Karnataka High Court Reserves Order On Plea To Restrain Authorities From Denying Services For Not Installing App

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday reserved its order in the petition filed by Anivar Aravind who has sought directions to the authorities not to deny any service to citizens for not installing the 'Aarogya Setu' application. Additional Solicitor General appearing for the Central government said the implementation of Aarogya Setu application is supported by law and it is one …

Plea Moved In Bombay High Court Challenging The De-facto Imposition Of 'Aarogya Setu' In Passport Office, Mumbai
4 years ago

Plea Moved In Bombay High Court Challenging The De-facto Imposition Of 'Aarogya Setu' In Passport Office, Mumbai

Live Law  

A petition has been moved in the Bombay High Court, challenging the de-facto imposition of Aarogya Setu by officials of Passport Seva Kendra, Mumbai. The directive in the guidelines issued on Sunday, May 17, had stated, "With a view to ensuring safety in offices and workplaces, employers on best effort basis should ensure that Aarogya Setu is installed by employees …

Karnataka High Court Seeks Details About Functioning Of Aargoya Setu App
4 years, 1 month ago

Karnataka High Court Seeks Details About Functioning Of Aargoya Setu App

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday called for technical details about the functioning of the Aarogya Setu application to understand how data is shared of an individual who downloads the application with the Government and other agencies. App does not violate privacy, says Centre The Central government has stated that the implementation of Aarogya Setu application is supported by law …

Aarogya Setu app developed in govt and private collaboration, clarifies Centre
4 years, 1 month ago

Aarogya Setu app developed in govt and private collaboration, clarifies Centre

Live Mint  

The Aarogya Setu contract tracing app has been developed in a collaborative effort of government and private sector, clarified the Central government on Wednesday. The CIC came into action after the NIC, NeGD and MeitY failed to furnish information regarding the creation and development of the Aarogya Setu app through an RTI. The Centre in its clarification said that there …

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Makes Use Of Aarogya Setu App Mandatory For All Students, Employees [Read Notification]
4 years, 2 months ago

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Makes Use Of Aarogya Setu App Mandatory For All Students, Employees [Read Notification]

Live Law  

In a notification issued on Wednesday, the Jawaharlal Nehru University has informed that the 'Aarogya Setu App' will be mandatory for all its students and employees once the university reopens. The directive in the guidelines issued on Sunday, May 17, had stated, "With a view to ensuring safety in offices and workplaces, employers on best effort basis should ensure that …

Citizens Without Aarogya Setu App Cannot Be Denied Public Services, Observes Karnataka HC
4 years, 2 months ago

Citizens Without Aarogya Setu App Cannot Be Denied Public Services, Observes Karnataka HC

News 18  

The Karnataka High Court on Monday observed that neither governments nor private entities could deny citizens any services if they are unable to produce the Aarogya Setu app on their mobile devices. A bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Ashok S Kinagi was hearing a petition filed by Anivar A Aravind challenging the mandatory use of Aarogya Setu …

Are You Using Data Of Individuals Collected Through Aarogya Setu Application? Karnataka HC Asks Central Govt
4 years, 3 months ago

Are You Using Data Of Individuals Collected Through Aarogya Setu Application? Karnataka HC Asks Central Govt

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday directed the Central Government to make a statement before the court clarifying whether it is using the data of individuals who have voluntarily downloaded the Aarogya Setu Application. The clarification is sought while hearing a petition filed by Anivar A Aravind who has challenged the mandatory use of Aarogya Setu application for accessing public …

Bombay HC At Goa Asks State To File Affidavit Stating That Usage Of Aarogya Setu App No Longer Mandatory For Entering Collectorate Building
4 years, 3 months ago

Bombay HC At Goa Asks State To File Affidavit Stating That Usage Of Aarogya Setu App No Longer Mandatory For Entering Collectorate Building

Live Law  

While hearing a PIL against Deputy Collector, Margao's order making usage of Aarogya Setu App mandatory for entering the Old Collectorate building at Margao, the High Court of Bombay at Goa asked the State government to file an affidavit indicating that usage of the said app is no longer mandatory in light of a statement made by the Advocate General …

Downloading Of Aarogya Setu App Not Mandatory For Domestic Flight Passengers; Only Optional: Kerala HC Records Statement Of AAI [Read Order]
4 years, 3 months ago

Downloading Of Aarogya Setu App Not Mandatory For Domestic Flight Passengers; Only Optional: Kerala HC Records Statement Of AAI [Read Order]

Live Law  

The High Court of Kerala has recorded the submission made on behalf of the Airport Authority of India that the downloading of the Aarogya Setup app is not a mandatory requirement of domestic flight passengers and is only optional.A single bench of Justice Anu Sivaraman was considering a writ petition filed by one Jackson Mathew challenging the Standard Operating Procedure …

Aarogya Setu App Not Mandatory But Optional For Passengers: Airports Authority Of India Tells Karnataka HC
4 years, 4 months ago

Aarogya Setu App Not Mandatory But Optional For Passengers: Airports Authority Of India Tells Karnataka HC

Live Law  

The Airport Authority of India on Wednesday told the Karnataka High Court that use of Aarogya Setu Application by passengers is optional and not mandatory.A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Ashok S Kinagi, while recording the statement made by the counsel for AAI, said that it will now decide on the interim relief sought in the …

Clarify If Use Of Aarogya Setu App Is Mandatory For Accessing Public Services: Karnataka HC To Centre, State
4 years, 4 months ago

Clarify If Use Of Aarogya Setu App Is Mandatory For Accessing Public Services: Karnataka HC To Centre, State

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Monday asked the Central and State governments to make their stand clear on whether persons who have not downloaded Aarogya Setu Application will be allowed to access services or facilities provided by the government. A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Ashok S Kinagi said: "The respondents must make a clear statement …

'Aarogya Setu App Does Not Detect COVID-19 & Is Meant For Intensive Surveillance', Says Plea In Bombay HC [Read Petition]
4 years, 4 months ago

'Aarogya Setu App Does Not Detect COVID-19 & Is Meant For Intensive Surveillance', Says Plea In Bombay HC [Read Petition]

Live Law  

Activist Sudeep Dalvi has moved the Bombay High Court against an order of the Deputy Collector, Margao-Goa, mandating the usage of Aarogya Setu App for entering the premises of the Collectorate building. The Petitioner, through Advocates Shashwat Anand, Shrinivas R. Khalap and Chintan Nirala, has contended that usage of the Aarogya Setu App is not backed or mandated by any …

Karnataka HC Asks Centre, Bengaluru Metro To Clarify On Mandatory Use Of Aarogya Setu
4 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka HC Asks Centre, Bengaluru Metro To Clarify On Mandatory Use Of Aarogya Setu

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Friday directed the Union Government to make a statement before the court to clarify whether the Ministry of Health and Family welfare and Department of Personnel and Training have made use of Aarogya Setu application compulsory. A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice M Nagaprasanna, while allowing the amendment application filed by …

Use Of Arogya Setu Still Mandatory Despite Centre's Submission That It's Voluntary, Petitioner Tells Karnataka HC
4 years, 5 months ago

Use Of Arogya Setu Still Mandatory Despite Centre's Submission That It's Voluntary, Petitioner Tells Karnataka HC

Live Law  

The use and installation of 'Aarogya Setu', the contact tracing app developed by the National Informatics Centre, is still made mandatory despite the clarifications made by the Central Government, submitted Senior Advocate Colin Gonsalves before the High Court of Karnataka.The Court is hearing the petition filed by Anivar Aravind, cyber security activist, raising privacy concerns about. The use and installation …

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