Sources said, in the future the judges could return to work virtually. More than 50 employees in the Supreme Court have been tested for COVID-19 positive, which creates alarm bells in the high court.
Sources said, in the future the judges could return to work in their respective constituencies. Other judges, including Indian Chief Justice Sharad A. Bobde, used to sit in the Supreme Court to hear virtual cases.
On Monday, however, the court is expected to tighten social-distancing policy. The coming days are important in court. It's time of transition everyone must be cautious. Chief Justice Bobde is going to retire on April 23 and the Chief Justice of India appointed Judge N.V. Ramana will take over on April 24.
Currently, a second circular issued urgently by the court stated that physical representations have been suspended due to the fact that most cases are in the Registry.
Monday's hearing is rescheduled for an hour to clean up the courtyard.
A brief circular was issued stating that the hearing at 10.30am had been postponed to 11.30am and that 11am had been postponed to afternoon.
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