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Yearly Archives: 2020
MENTAL HEALTHCARE LEGISLATION IN INDIA
Mental health is different from general health as in certain circumstances mentally ill people may not be in a position to make decisions on their own. Those who suffer rarely get access to appropriate medical treatment as their families try to hide their condition out
Consumer Protection Act, 2019: Vital Amendment to An Archaic Legislation
A consumer is a person who buys any good or avails a service from another person for a consideration. A person who obtains a good for resale or a good or service for commercial purpose cannot be included under this definition. The new act provides that
ISPs sign pledge not to disconnect customers for unpaid bills during COVID-19 pandemic
Dozens of large and small internet service providers have signed on to a pledge issued by the Federal Communications Commission to keep users connected during the coronavirus pandemic. FCC chairman Ajit Pai reached out to multiple broadband and telephone service companies on Thursday asking them to sign
Supreme Court postpones oral arguments amid COVID-19 pandemic
The US Supreme Court announced that they are postponing oral arguments scheduled for the March session beginning March 23. By deferring the arguments the court is “keeping with public health precautions recommended in response to COVID-19.” The justices last took to the bench on March 9
Japan court issues death sentence in mass killing at home for disabled
The Yokohama District Court on sentenced a 30-year-old Japanese man to death for killing 19 residents and injuring 26 others at a care home for people with mental disabilities in 2016. Satoshi Uematsu, formerly employed by the care facility, had admitted to the killings in hearings
Trump administration issues new guidelines to combat COVID-19 spread
The Trump administration issued updated guidelines to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in a press conference. The new recommended measures include avoiding gatherings of more than 10 people, engaging in distance learning when possible, avoiding discretionary travel, and avoiding bars, restaurants and public food courts.
Coronavirus: Kerala High Court takes up precautionary measures, imposes total ban on entry into Court complex
The Kerala High Court today issued a press release outlining certain precautionary measures to be taken in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak. As per the press release, a total ban has been imposed on the entry of public as well as litigants into the
Coronavirus: Delhi HC adjourns pending matters listed before it from March 17-20; urgent matters to be mentioned before JR
The Delhi High Court has resolved to restrict its functioning till March 20 and adjourned all pending matters listed before it from March 17-20. Matters listed for hearing on March 17, March 18, March 19 and March 20 shall now be taken up on April
Rajasthan High Court issues circular outlining measures against Coronavirus
The Rajasthan High Court issued a circular yesterday issuing instructions to be observed in the premises of courts in Rajasthan so as to have effective control and containment over spread of the novel Corona Virus (COVID-I9). The circular states that no function or other event