Hello, legal eagles! Welcome to another edition of your favorite legal news digest. Here are the top stories of the day that you need to know:
- The apex court has put a brake on the Delhi HC’s hearing of Amazon’s challenge to the mega deal between Future and Reliance. The court said it will club the matter with the appeals filed by Future Retail and others against the Singapore arbitration order that had blocked the deal. Looks like this corporate drama is far from over!
- The top court has also thrown out a petition that wanted the Centre to declare Pakistan as a terrorist state and cut off all ties with it. The court said that it has no business meddling in such matters of foreign policy and diplomacy that are best left to the executive. Wise words indeed!
- The Delhi HC has asked the Centre and the Delhi government to explain what they are doing to ensure that oxygen cylinders and ventilators are available for COVID-19 patients in hospitals and home isolation. The court also wanted a helpline number for such patients to access these facilities. A much-needed intervention in these difficult times!
- The Bombay HC has urged the Maharashtra government to think about imposing a complete lockdown in view of the alarming rise in COVID-19 cases in the state. The court said that the current restrictions are not enough to stop the virus from spreading and suggested that only essential services should be allowed to operate. A tough call, but maybe a necessary one!
- The Madras HC has granted interim bail to comedian Bala who was arrested for allegedly making offensive remarks against women and Hindu gods in his YouTube videos. The court said that freedom of speech and expression is not an absolute right and should be exercised with responsibility. A reminder to all content creators to be careful about what they say online!
That’s all for today, folks! Stay tuned for more legal updates and insights. Until then, stay safe and stay informed!
