Published 07:19 IST, March 28th 2020

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

In the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak, the Supreme Court's Offices of Registry will remain closed till April 15 as a preventive measure against the virus.

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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."

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(With ANI Inputs)

07:19 IST, March 28th 2020