COVID-19: Kerala HC to shutdown till April 8, emergency functions only
The Kerala High Court on Monday (March 23) decided to shutdown till April 8 except for emergency functions in view of the coronavirus outbreak in the state.
The Kerala High Court on Monday (March 23) decided to shutdown till April 8 except for emergency functions in view of the coronavirus outbreak in the state.
The decision, which will come into force from March 24, was taken during a full court meeting today.
The court will remain open for considering certain emergency cases such as sentence suspension, custody, habeas corpus, bail and anticipatory bail on Thursday’s and Friday’s till April 8.
The summer vacation starts on April 9 and this week’s next sitting would be on Thursday.
A request made by the President Kerala High Court Advocates Association to entertain public interest petition emergent in nature by constituting special bench was also agreed.