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The physical hearings cancelled by the Karnataka High Court in accordance to the rapid rise in the response of Covid-19 cases in Bangalore:

A notification released by the principal bench cancelled the physical appearance before the Karnataka High Court in lieu of the rapid rise in Covid-19 cases. The notification further stated that those benches who were set hearing urgent matters via video conferencing would continue to function on the predefined date and time. The Court in accordance

HC cannot convert itself into a Court of appeal while hearing Petition under Article 227 of The Indian Constitution: SC

The Supreme Court has held that the High Court cannot convert itself into a court of appeal, while hearing a petition under Article 227 of the Indian Constitution.  In a recent case of Md. Inam v Sanjay Kumar Singhal, A division Bench of Justices Navin Sinha and BR Gavai observed that the exercise of jurisdiction

The Madras High Court initiated the transfers of the 3 policemen for a fair investigation of the Sathankulam Custodial deaths case:

The Madhurai bench of Madras High Court took a suo moto cognizance against the 3 policemen who were held responsible for the custodial deaths of Jeyaraj and his son Bennix. Those police officers were accused of obstructing the proceedings conducted by the magistrate. The said police officials are ordered to be presented before the court

Government Bans 59 mobile apps which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order

The Ministry of Information Technology, invoking it’s power under section 69A of the Information Technology Act read with the relevant provisions of the Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking of Access of Information by Public) Rules 2009 has decided to block 59 apps ( see Appendix) since in view of information available they are

Delhi HC Notifies Samadhan On-Line Mediation Project For Holding Mediation Session Through Video Conferencing

The Delhi High Court has notified “Samadhan On-Line Mediation Project” at its Mediation & Conciliation Centre in an attempt to hold virtual sessions for dispute resolution amid COVID-19 pandemic. At present, the total pendency at the Centre is 846 which includes 670 Court Referred Mediation Matters and 172 Pre-Litigation Matter. 4 are Pre-Institution Mediation matters.

Telangana HC Notice Government On Plea To Stop ‘Illegal Transportation & Slaughtering’ Of Camels

The High Court of Telangana has issued a notice to Government and GHMC in a petition seeking directions to stop alleged ‘illegal transportation of camels from Rajasthan to Telangana’ for slaughtering. Chief Justice Raghvendra Singh Chauhan and Justice Vijayasen Reddy directed the greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) to ensure that no camel slaughtered in the