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SC seeks Centre’s response on plea seeking transfer of funds from PM CARES to NDRF

The petition filed by the Centre for Public Interest and Litigation also called for a development of a national plan of action against Covid-19.

‘Don’t shoot the messenger’: SC tells Delhi govt to withdraw cases against doctors

Supreme Court Wednesday asked the government and hospitals to stop harassing doctors for exposing the 'deplorable' state of govt-run hospitals.

Don’t comment against govt, court policies on social media: Rajasthan HC to judges, staff

In a standing order, the high court has also asked judicial officers and court staff to not forward any official communication without authorisation.

SC asks CBSE to respond to parents’ plea against Class 12 board exams in July

CBSE had issued a notification announcing that the pending board exams, postponed due to the Covid-19 lockdown, will be held in July.

Non-payment of salary to healthcare workers will now be an offence, Centre tells SC

Supreme Court has directed chief secretaries of all states, UTs to comply with central govt's order and ensure payments are made to healthcare workers.

J&K HC quashes detention of NC leader, says his activities are normal in a democracy

National Conference leader Ali Mohammad Sagar was arrested on 6 August last year as the authorities said he would oppose the scrapping of Article 370.

‘They aren’t criminals’: Madras HC gives bail to 31 foreigners who took part in Tablighi event

The high court also said it viewed the petitioners as 31 individuals instead of 'collectively thingifying them as Tablighis’.

SC issues notice to Centre, IRDA on plea seeking insurance for mental illness treatment

According to the petition, insurance companies do not cover treatment of mental illness despite a mandate under the Mental Healthcare Act 2017

Spouses can be appointed as guardians for comatose patients to manage their properties: HC

Allahabad HC has appointed a woman as a guardian for her comatose husband, allowing her to manage his bank accounts and investments, among others.

Uttarakhand HC refuses to quash FIRs against former MLA who violated lockdown rules

Narayan Pal, a former MLA from Sitarganj constituency, has been accused of holding a public meeting and conducting events, in contravention of the lockdown guidelines.

On Camera

Swraj Paul was the original NRI powerbroker. Helped Indira’s return, shaped India Inc

When he was asked why he was so loud in his criticisms of Indian industry when his purpose could be better served by a shrewder approach, he said, “Because I am a Punjabi, not a Marwari”.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

India and France to jointly develop and manufacture 120 kN engine for homegrown AMCA

The new engine, set to be developed over the next 10 years, will power the second tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. First set will be equipped with GE 414 engines.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?