COVID-19: Supreme Court's Offices of Registry to remain shut till April 15 amid outbreak

In wake of Coronavirus outbreak, Supreme Court has issued an order as a preventive measure against dely virus. According to order, Supreme Court's Offices of Registry will remain close till April 15. However, certain exemptions such as protocol, caretaking section, computer and judicial sections dealing with filing and listing of matters and court masters will remain operational.

order from Apex Court stated: "Hon'ble Chief Justice of India has directed that as a preventive measure in view of COVID-19 pandemic, Offices of Registry (except Protocol, Caretaking Section, Computer and Judicial Sections dealing with filing and listing of matters and Court Masters) shall continue to remain closed till 15th April 2020 on same terms and conditions as tified earlier vide Order dated 22' March 2020."

COVID-19 cases rise in India 

As of date, India has reported over 850 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. Out of all states, Kerala has crossed a total of 115 positive cases becoming highest number of cases detected in country. Meanwhile, 19 people have died so far due to dely virus. Due to outbreak, Prime Minister Narendra Modi h put India under a national lockdown for 21 days. Furr, India has also closed India-Pakistan border and restricted passenger movement at border with Banglesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and Myanmar.  

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Coronavirus crisis globally

Presently, re are around 594,377 confirmed cases of COVID-19 which has led to death of around 27,250 people. Meanwhile, around 133,006 have reportedly been recovered. Currently, as per reports, hardest-hit region is United States of America, followed by China, and n Italy, Iran and South Korea, where number of cases is rising by hour.

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(With ANI Inputs)