Supreme Court to advance summer vacation by one week; might open COVID care center with 60 beds
*[BREAKING] Supreme Court to advance summer vacation by one week; might open COVID care centre with 60 beds*
*The summer break is likely to start on May 8 and continue till June 27 with the Court reopening on June 28*
The Chief Justice of India, NV Ramana after consulting with the members of the Bar has agreed to advance the summer vacation of the top court by one week in view of the COVID-19 situation in the capital.
The summer break is likely to star on May 8 and continue till June 27 with the Court reopening on June 28.
The decision was taken after an emergency meeting was held by the CJI with the representatives of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association (SCAORA) and Bar Council of India.
The CJI also gave his nod to provide a suitable area for establishing medical facilities for at least 60 beds and other facilities like RT-PCR tests, COVID-19 vaccination etc.
As per SCBA President Vikas Singh, after CJI gave the nod for using the advocates chamber block as COVID care unit.
Tehsildar, Chanakyapuri was briefed to make arrangements so that the building could be inspected for use.
Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) had earlier written to the CJI to convert the newly constructed advocates chamber building at Appu Ghar complex to a COVID-19 care centre for the benefit of lawyers, court staff and their families who are COVID positive.
SCBA had pointed out that the second wave of COVID-19 is set to reach its peak by mid May and that Delhi government has extended its lockdown till May 1. In view of the same, the suggestion was also made to advance the summer vacation.
The letter also stated that if the vacant lawyers chamber block in the new premises is allocated to be used as a COVID care centre, then a request can be made to State government to take over the same.
The facility can be used by members of SCBA and their families and the registry and staff of the Supreme Court and their families, it was suggested.
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