Delhi HC directs AAP Govt to decide on imposition of night curfews to contain COVID-19

As COVID-19 situation in national capital continues to remain grim, Delhi High Court has instructed AAP government to take a decision on imposing a night curfew, in a bid to contain virus spre. High Court has also directed Arvind Kejriwal-led government to opt measures needed to contain COVID without losing furr time. High Courts directive came after government apprised it that ministration is 'actively considering' proposal of implementing night or weekend curfews after Centre's latest visory. 

Delhi government also submitted that around 40,000 samples through RT-PCR testing kits were collected on Wednesday. court also asserted that re is a need for a protocol to be established to eng market associations and Residents Welfare Associations (RWAs) for better implementation of COVID directions on ground. It also instructed that State ministration to appraise court regarding utilisation of fines collected. total number of COVID-19 cases in Delhi has reached 38287 while number of fatalities has reached 8,720.

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"Please show us how money collected through fines are being utilised. You must explore option of online payment of se fees. This money can be used for strengning your strategy of curbing spre of virus," High Court told Delhi government. 

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HC pulls up AAP govt

Delhi High Court on Thursday pulled up Arvind Kejriwal-led ministration in national capital over a spike in COVID-19 cases. High Court raised questions over AAP government's delay in seeking Centre's help as citizens continued to battle dely virus. 

A bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Subramonium Pras also slammed Delhi government for ir delay in introducing measures to curb virus spre. bench ted that statements me by Delhi government to media were contrary to submissions y me in High Court. Pointing out at ministers h mentioned that third wave of Coronavirus h reached its peak and daily number of cases were declining, however, same 'is t reflected' in daily tally. 

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