Coronavirus: SC expresses satisfaction, says critics also lauding Centre's efforts

New Delhi, Mar 23 (PTI) Supreme Court on Monday expressed satisfaction over "very active steps" taken by central government to deal with coronavirus pandemic and said even critics have appreciated efforts.

"We are satisfied that government has become very active to deal with present situation and even critics are saying that y (government) are doing a good job. This is t politics but facts," a bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde said.

remarks by bench, also comprising justices L N Rao and Surya Kant, came while hearing a batch of pleas which have sought directions to Centre and or concerned authorities to take more precautionary measures, including increasing number of labs for testing of suspected Covid-19 cases.

apex court asked petitioners to submit a representation to government in this regard. One of petitions has sought a direction to authorities to exponentially increase number of quarantine or isolation centres to deal with situation. 

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