However, the apex court will not interfere in the work done by various High Courts across the country to monitor and manage life-saving COVID-19 management amid a second wave of the pandemic, a Special Bench led by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud made it clear.
The decision comes a day after the ECI faced flak from the Madras High Court over the violations of COVID-19 protocols during campaigning for the five Assembly elections. The court blamed the ECI for the second wave of the pandemic in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
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“The Secretary of State for the U.K.’s Home Department, Priti Patel, has approved Mr. Nirav Modi’s extradition,” said a CBI official. The accused now has the legal recourse of approaching the U.K. High Court, within 14 days, to seek permission for moving an appeal against the Secretary of State’s decision.
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Preparatory work is underway at a site near the airport in New Delhi on April 15, 2021 to set up a 500-bed DRDO COVID-19 treatment facility. | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar
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Medical workers conducted 2,36,751 tests from April 10 to 14 in the mela site. Out of these, 1,701 came out positive confirming fears that one of the world’s largest religious gatherings may contribute further to the rapid rise in coronavirus cases.
“During the week, people have to step out to earn their livelihood. But over weekend, people go out for entertainment and other activities that can be curtailed,” Mr. Kejriwal said as the city reported over 17,000 cases on April 14.
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For Class 10 students, results will be prepared on the basis of an objective criterion to be developed by the Board. Any candidate who is not satisfied with the allocated marks will be allowed to write an exam as and when conditions are conducive, the Education Ministry said.