Analysis

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta presented the Centre’s plan for supply, including for the transportation of oxygen tanks.

The Supreme Court has issued guidelines to appoint ‘ad-hoc judges’ to High Courts.

The Bench sought clarifications on the mechanism of calculating the oxygen needs of each state.

The Court gradually reduced its functioning as the second wave of the pandemic led to rising cases. The Summer vacation was brought forward.

The functioning of the Supreme Court has evolved to cope with the issues posed by the COVID-19 Pandemic

Justice Chandrachud addressed the affidavit submitted by the Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on behalf of the Union of India.

There should be reasons for a summons trial, and testimony through affidavit is allowed. Multiple offences may be tried jointly.

SC cautions High Courts to not use their inherent powers on 'whim and caprice' while issuing 'no coercive steps' orders to police.