The Punjab and Haryana High Court has restrained schools situated in areas within its jurisdiction from charging transport fees from students. Case has been heard through Video Conferencing on account of COVID-19 Pandemic. The Division Bench was hearing an appeal against a July order of a Single Judge, wherein directions were given in relation toRead more about PUNJAB & HARYANA HIGH COURT BARS SCHOOLS FROM LEVYING TRANSPORT CHARGES DURING ONLINE CLASSES AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE FEE CAPPED TO 50%[…]

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the Centre and the states should provide exact information on the installation of CCTV cameras in police stations, as the matter involves the fundamental rights of the citizens under Article 21 of the Constitution. Two years after the Supreme Court directed installation of CCTVs in police stations across theRead more about SUPREME COURT ORDERS STATES & UT’s TO PROVIDE EXACT INFO ON CCTV INSTALLATION IN POLICE STATIONS[…]

The Supreme Court on Wednesday intimated that it has conducted hearing of more than 15,000 cases since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, by means of Video Conferencing and disposed of approximately 4300 cases. The Supreme Court of India did not stop functioning throughout this entire period though some preferences were accorded to urgent issues.Read more about SUPREME COURT HEARD OVER 15,000 CASES VIA VIDEO CONFERENCING IN THE 100 DAYS OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC[…]

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public distribution has issued a notification that from 20 July 2020 the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 shall be enforceable. The scope of the Act has been augmented by introducing various provisions keeping in mind the changing dynamics of the consumer society at large, including e-commerce within the scope of theRead more about THE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT 2019 ENFORCEABLE FROM 20 JULY 2020[…]

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana on Tuesday, 30th June 2020, held that all schools, irrespective of whether they offered online classes during the lock-down period or not, are entitled to collect the tuition fee. The Court was dealing with a bunch of petitions filed by associations of unaided private schools and parents ofRead more about IRRESPECTIVE OF ONLINE CLASSES OFFERED OR NOT, SCHOOLS ENTITLED TO COLLECT TUITION FEE FOR LOCKDOWN PERIOD – PUNJAB & HARYANA HIGH COURT[…]

Amid the COVID-19 lockdown, insurance claims especially with coronavirus cases have been taken on priority, there have been instances where other types of insurance claims are been rejected Or Ever returned poor or faulty goods for the shop to simply dismiss your complaint?   Now imagine walking down the street or phoning up, this timeRead more about GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK! – CONSUMER RIGHTS[…]

During the ongoing lockdown due to the Coronoavirus pandemic, states like Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh decided to make significant changes in the application of labour laws. India had 45 labour laws at the level of the Centre and almost 200 labour laws at the level of the states. This raises a fairRead more about COVID-19 EFFECT: STATE GOVERNMENTS IN A SPREE OF CHANGING LABOUR LAWS[…]

The Government has extended the nationwide lockdown to contain coronavirus by two more weeks. But, this time there are some relaxations. Union Ministry of Home Affairs under the directions of National Disaster Management Authority issued on Friday a fresh set of guidelines for the third phase of nationwide lockdown.   Based on the risk profile,Read more about COVID-19 : LOCKDOWN 3.0 –  RED, ORANGE AND GREEN ZONES DEFINED[…]

Today, the Apex Court dismissed a PIL seeking exemption for face masks and hand sanitizers from Goods and Services Tax. The court also dismissed another petition which sought directions to the Centre and State Governments for immediate relaxation of medical expenses related to non-COVID-19 ailments during the ongoing Corona virus pandemic. The court observed thatRead more about SUPREME COURT IRKED WITH PIL’s RELATED TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC – WARNED OF IMPOSING COSTS[…]

On 7th February, this year, the Terminated Employees (Welfare) Bill, 2020 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha. It is a Private Member Bill which seeks to provide welfare measures for the employees who have been terminated by the employers and the matters connected with it. In the present era where the role of the private sector hasRead more about TERMINATED EMPLOYEES (WELFARE) BILL, 2020 – DRAFT BILL SEEMS ILL-TIMED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC[…]