Indian courts, like their sister institutions in countries governed by the rule of law and modern jurisprudence, have been adapting by resorting to virtual trials and hearings, digitisation of rosters, cause lists and case files and video-conferencing.
Covid-19 has had an unparalleled impact on everyday life, globally. Governments have issued instructions to self-isolate, entire industries and countries are in lockdown and new information is disseminated on a daily basis
The Gujarat High Court Advocate Association’s President has written a letter addressing to the Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court urging him to resume physical hearing as the Junior Advocates, Non-VIP clients struggle to get their urgent matters listed.
The High Court of Madhya Pradesh has extended limited functioning of the high court as well as of its subordinate courts till June 13th, 2020. The Court has also issued directions regarding the functioning of Courts to contain the spread of COVID-19.
The Akhil Bhartiya Adhivakta Parishad an organisation of Nationalist Lawyers, has made a representation before the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman seeking directions to banks to provide loan at concessional rate to mitigate the financial hardship faced by the legal fraternity due to COVID 19 Pandemic.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) slammed Justice Madan B Lokur, a former judge of the Supreme Court, for allegedly undermining the authority of the judiciary
In a massive blow in its attempts to return to normal; functioning, at least three judges of the Madras High Court have tested positive for COVID-19 reportedly resulting in it deciding to restrict its functioning until the month end.
Justice NV Ramana, Executive Chairman, National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) on June 4 released "Handbook of Formats: Ensuring Effective Legal Services" at a webinar in the presence of Executive Chairpersons of State Legal Services Authorities