The Bench directed all States to follow NCPCR’s suggestions for the identification and rescue of CISS until they framed local guidelines. 

13 Judges and hundreds of Court staff tested positive for COVID in the past week. What does this mean for the Court?

CJI Bobde noted the disparate approaches in High Courts towards the pandemic and sought to create a ‘national plan’.

During COVID-19, the Court has gone beyond its adversarial role, taking on the role of rights-based forum and 'nudging' governments.

In this episode of SCO Explains we discuss the developments in the Supreme Court hearings on the COVID-19 National Pandemic Policy.

The Session was dominated by COVID-related cases, and tackling pendency. Maratha reservations were struck down, and Ramana took over as CJI.

The Court initiated a suo moto case on COVID National Policy. CJI Ramana took office from CJI Bobde. Rohingyas were denied interim relief.

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

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

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

The Bench provided a tentative framework of issues it would handle.