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Ex-TISS student gets bail as Mumbai Court rejects Maoist link based on ‘suspicion’

Court rejects the prosecution’s attempt to link Abhirup Ashim Paul to Maoist activities, holding that books, slogans and association with a student group could not by themselves establish such a connection

Delhi HC upholds detainee’s right to legal consultation, guaranteed by the Constitution

The court held that the right to consult a legal counsel is guaranteed by the Constitution and cannot be diluted by the State

Rs. 1 cr compensation should be given to families of polling officials who died of Covid: Allahabad HC

The court deemed the amount decided by the government to be very low, and directed that the same be revised

Form Public Grievance Committee, submit vaccine plan for disabled and labour class: Allahabad HC

The Court has issued a slew of directions while also seeking detailed information into various aspects of the covid situation in the state, from the 20 deaths in Meerut to the demise of a sitting judge of the court due to Covid, and the vaccination plan

State did not pay heed to Covid second wave warnings: Uttarakhand HC

The court expressed its displeasure at the government’s vague affidavit and lack of planning

Delhi HC seeks procedure of deportation of foreign nationals found without documents

The court has also asked the Union Home Ministry to inform the court of time period and formalities in this regard

Drastic surge in Covid-19 cases, Himachal Pradesh HC issues directions

The court took note of the grim situation in the state with no medical facilities and resources to combat the rising cases

Pvt Hospital allegedly charges Rs. 1 lakh per day for Covid treatment: Madras HC seeks response from gov’t

The court stringently observed that some private hospitals are taking advantage of this crisis and charging exorbitant prices

Breaking: Natasha Narwal gets interim bail to attend last rites of father

Dr. Mahavir Narwal passed away on May 9 due to Covid, while Natasha’s bail plea for order was pending

Former Calcutta HC judge, DK Basu, passes away

He was also the petitioner in the groundbreaking DK Basu case, that laid down guidelines to prevent custodial torture

Centre defends its vaccine price policy, says overzealous judicial intervention unnecessary

The Centre further submitted that differential pricing is to incentivise private manufacturers to increase production, and attract foreign players

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