The Supreme Court cancelled hearing of all urgent matters scheduled to be held via video conferencing today in view of a nationwide 21-day complete lockdown announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Two apex court Benches were to assemble today to take up urgent matters via video conferencing.
“Take note that in view of the complete lockdown throughout the country for 21 days with effect from today (Tuesday) midnight, the matters listed for tomorrow (Wednesday) before the Benches comprising Hon’ble Dr Justice DY Chandrachud and Hon’ble Justice Surya Kant as well as Hon’ble Justice L Nageswara Rao and Hon’ble Justice Aniruddha Bose through video conferencing will not be taken up… stand adjourned,” the SC administration announced late Tuesday night.
Though the announcement didn’t mention any future date when these cases would be taken up for hearing, sources said it’s not that the top court would be completely closed during the entire 21-day lockdown period.
