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Karnataka HC Directs Govt To Strictly Adhere To Regulations During Protests
Karnataka High Court ordered authorities to closely enforce the "Licensing and Regulation of Protests, Demonstrations and Protest Marches (Bengaluru City) Orders 2021" in order to resolve public interest litigation. The Karnataka Police Act directives limit demonstrations in Bengaluru to "Freedom Park." After protests and rallies on March 2, last year created huge traffic problems in the city, the court began the PIL on its own.
Tags: Karnataka, High Court, Protests, rules, State Government
Courtesy: Free Press Journal
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Seriously Consider Lockdown To Curb 2nd Wave: SC Advices Centre, States
The Supreme Court on May 2 called for a serious consideration from the states and the Centre for a complete lockdown to curb second COVID-19 wave. However, the court stated to be aware of lockdown's socio-economic repercussions on marginalized communities; hence, advised the governments for a complete arrangement beforehand. Besides, the court also demanded blueprint of plans to tackle coronavirus crisis now and in future.
Tags: Supreme Court, Lockdown, SECOND WAVE, Covid-19, Central Government, State Government
Courtesy: India Today
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SC Orders To Stop Booking People Over Medical Complaints On Internet
The Supreme Court on April 30 ordered state governments to stop clamping down on citizens expressing grievances on social media about poor medical services. Citing the grievances as genuine, the court ordered no police action should be taken against the people posting distressing posts regarding scarce oxygen supplies, medicines and beds. It also warned the states' police and DGPs of contempt of court for free speech violation.
Tags: Supreme Court of India, Grievances, Covid-19, Social Media, State Government, Contempt Of Court
Courtesy: The Times of India
