Newspapers Should Verify Truth Of COVID-Related Reports To Avoid Provocation During Medical Emergency : Karnataka Court
3 years, 6 months ago

Newspapers Should Verify Truth Of COVID-Related Reports To Avoid Provocation During Medical Emergency : Karnataka Court

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When the entire nation is facing a medical emergency situation due to the spread of Covid-19, it is the responsibility of the editor and concerned officers of the newspaper to ascertain whether publication of any news would disturb peace and harmony of the communities of the society, observed a sessions court in Bengaluru. Additional Sessions judge Rajeshwara, while granting anticipatory bail to Advocate Dr.C.S.Dwarakanath with respect to an FIR registered over an The Court also said : "Court can take judicial notice that entire nation is facing medical emergency situation due to spread of Covid-19 infection in an alarming manner. The court while allowing the application imposed a condition that "Petitioner shall not participate directly or indirectly in any manner in publication of any type of articles in social media including newspapers which could cause provocation for breach of peace and tranquility of the society." A condition was imposed by the court on the petitioner that "Petitioner shall not participate directly or indirectly in any manner in publication of any type of articles in social media including newspapers which could cause provocation for breach of peace and tranquility of the society."

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Karnataka Covid-19 scam: DK Shivakumar promises strict action against accused
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Karnataka Covid-19 scam: DK Shivakumar promises strict action against accused

India Today  

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[Epidemic Diseases Act] Karnataka High Court Quashes Case Against CM Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM Shivakumar For Alleged Violation Of Covid Restrictions
1 year, 6 months ago

[Epidemic Diseases Act] Karnataka High Court Quashes Case Against CM Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM Shivakumar For Alleged Violation Of Covid Restrictions

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The Karnataka High Court on Friday quashed the case against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and others registered under the Karnataka Epidemic Diseases Act, 2020 and other sections of the Indian Penal Code, for carrying out a padyatra in January 2022, demanding implementation of Mekedatu project, when allegedly Covid-19 restrictions were in force. The notification which …

Violation Of COVID Norms: Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Workers Of Campus Front Of India
1 year, 8 months ago

Violation Of COVID Norms: Karnataka High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Workers Of Campus Front Of India

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The Karnataka High Court has quashed proceedings initiated last year against workers of now-banned Campus Front of India for holding a meeting and gathering people at Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Bhavan, Bagalokot, when the authorities had prohibited such meetings on account of third wave of COVID-19. Justice J M Khazi sitting at Dharwad bench allowed the petition filed by Khadar Basha and others …

Uptick in COVID cases: Union Health Ministry writes to Karnataka to examine situation at micro level
1 year, 9 months ago

Uptick in COVID cases: Union Health Ministry writes to Karnataka to examine situation at micro level

The Hindu  

Concerned over the rise in COVID-19 cases in Karnataka, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Thursday wrote to the State to examine the situation of COVID-19 at the micro level and maintain focus on implementation of necessary measures for prompt and effective management. What is worrisome is the number of ICU admissions have “Hence, Bengaluru needs to be added to …

Karnataka High Court Refuses To Interfere With State Government Order Allowing Only Students, Teachers, Staff With One Dose Of Vaccine To Attend Colleges
3 years ago

Karnataka High Court Refuses To Interfere With State Government Order Allowing Only Students, Teachers, Staff With One Dose Of Vaccine To Attend Colleges

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The Karnataka High Court on Saturday refused to interfere with the government order, permitting only those students, teachers and staff members who have been vaccinated to attend colleges. A division bench of Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum while disposing off a petition filed challenging the government order dated July 16, said, "We are of the …

Karnataka: Man demands written assurance from disrict admin over Covid vaccine safety. What happened next?
3 years ago

Karnataka: Man demands written assurance from disrict admin over Covid vaccine safety. What happened next?

India TV News  

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Karnataka High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Medical Representative Accused Of Black Marketing Remdesivir During Covid-19
3 years, 1 month ago

Karnataka High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Medical Representative Accused Of Black Marketing Remdesivir During Covid-19

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The Karnataka High Court recently dismissed an application for anticipatory bail filed by a Medical Representative who is charged for black marketing of remdesivir injections during the second wave of Covid-19 in the month of May. As per the complaint, on May 6 the police sub-inspector registered a suo-motu case alleging that he received credible information about selling Remdesivir injections …

Karnataka High Court Seeks Report On Steps Taken For Prevention Of Violence Against Medical Professionals
3 years, 4 months ago

Karnataka High Court Seeks Report On Steps Taken For Prevention Of Violence Against Medical Professionals

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The Karnataka High Court on Thursday directed the State government to place on record steps taken for protection of medical practitioners from acts of violence by dissatisfied relatives of patients. A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice NS Sanjay Gowda issued notice to the Union of India and the State Government while hearing a petition filed by …

Grievances Across India That Deaths Caused By COVID May Not Have Been Appropriately Recorded: Madras High Court Seeks State, Centre Reply
3 years, 6 months ago

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The Madras High Court on Friday noted that all over the country, there are grievances that all the deaths that have been caused by the pandemic may not have been appropriately recorded. The Bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy noted that as far as Tamil Nadu was concerned, there are reports that unless a positive test …

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3 years, 6 months ago

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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 …

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3 years, 7 months ago

MP govt to give free treatment to journos, kin hit by COVID-19

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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Friday announced that the state government will provide free medical treatment to all media persons, whether they are accredited or not, and their family members, if they are infected with the coronavirus. "We have seen that while performing their duties and in the process of disseminating news, many journalists got infected with COVID-19 …

Man arrested for issuing fake Covid-19 negative test results in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri
3 years, 8 months ago

Man arrested for issuing fake Covid-19 negative test results in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri

India Today  

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'Make Representation Before Concerned Authorities' : Karnataka HC To Doctor Seeking Directions To Use 'Pulse Oximeter' For COVID Test
3 years, 8 months ago

'Make Representation Before Concerned Authorities' : Karnataka HC To Doctor Seeking Directions To Use 'Pulse Oximeter' For COVID Test

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The Karnataka High Court has asked a Doctor, who had approached the court seeking directions to use pulse oximeter in detecting Covid-19 cases and avoid unwanted swab tests, to approach the concerned authorities with an appropriate representation.A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Aravind Kumar on going through the prayers said "Since most of the prayers made …

"Public At Large Has Been Callous, Negligent & Irresponsible": Himachal Pradesh High Court Issues Directions For Govt. To Tackle COVID19
4 years ago

"Public At Large Has Been Callous, Negligent & Irresponsible": Himachal Pradesh High Court Issues Directions For Govt. To Tackle COVID19

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Noticing the steep surge in COVID-19 cases, the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Thursday issued ssveral directions for the State Government to tackle COVID cases in the State. While observing that it is not the Government which is solely responsible for the rise in COVID Cases, the Bench of Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua also observed, …

In a First, Covid-19 Patient's Wife Booked Under Epidemic Act for Ignoring Doctor's Advise
4 years, 2 months ago

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COVID-19 : Karnataka HC Seeks Details From Govt, BBMP On Immediate Medical Assistance To Patients
4 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19 : Karnataka HC Seeks Details From Govt, BBMP On Immediate Medical Assistance To Patients

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The Karnataka High Court on Monday directed the State government and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike to submit details of procedures to be followed by patients tested positive for coronavirus to secure immediate medical help. 3: If a person is tested positive in what manner immediate medical advice is available?. 4: In the city of Bengaluru the intimation of a positive …

Person Suffering From Covid-19 Cannot Be Expected To Produce Proof For Free Treatment In Hospital Under EWS Category: Bombay HC [Read Order]
4 years, 5 months ago

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The Bombay High Court on Friday observed that a person suffering from Covid-19 who belongs to the economically weaker section of the society cannot be expected to produce documentary proof before seeking admission in a hospital for free treatment. Whereas, Advocate Shukla contended that the petitioners having suffered from a Covid-19, required immediate medical help were not required to produce …

Tamil Nadu CM refutes claims of under-reporting Covid-19 fatalities, community transmission in state
4 years, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu CM refutes claims of under-reporting Covid-19 fatalities, community transmission in state

India Today  

The Tamil Nadu government has been transparent in reporting Covid-19 deaths and no one can hide information, Chief Minister K Palaniswami said on Thursday, rejecting claims of under-reporting of fatalities. A day after the government set up a reconciliation committee to look into the alleged mismatch of Covid-19 deaths, Palaniswami said it was issuing a Covid-19 bulletin on a daily …

Telangana HC Warns State Govt. Of Contempt For Failing To Comply With Order Of COVID-Testing Of Dead Bodies Released By Hospitals [Read Order]
4 years, 6 months ago

Telangana HC Warns State Govt. Of Contempt For Failing To Comply With Order Of COVID-Testing Of Dead Bodies Released By Hospitals [Read Order]

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Perusing the compliance report of the Director of Public Health and Family Welfare, the Telangana High Court on Monday observed that the state government's report is absolutely silent on the issue whether the dead bodies being released from hospitals are duly tested for the presence of Coronavirus or not. It was argued before the division bench by the Advocate General …

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