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MOHAMMAD RAFIQ, SANJAY DWIVEDI
In Reference (Suo Motu) – Appellant
Versus
Union of India – Respondent
ORDER
1. We have initiated this suo motu proceeding in an extraordinary situation on account of surge in Coronavirus cases in the State following the onset of second Covid wave, as a result of which, the residents of Madhya Pradesh are facing acute crisis. The State Government has imposed lockdown/corona curfew in almost all major cities of the State, mostly starting from 10.4.2021 ending on different dates, at most of the places either on 26.4.2021 or on 30.4.2021. Considering the spike in Coronavirus cases, situation is not likely to be normal in next few weeks. Resumption of normal work by the Courts in the State is likely to take some time.
2. A large number of Coronavirus positive cases are being reported from different parts of the State including bigger cities like Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior and Ujjain. In fact, Corona has engulfed substantial part of the State and has made inroads even into rural areas. Although we do not want to disclose the exact numbers collated by the Registry of this Court but suffice it to say that a large number of stakeholders including the Judicial Officers, employees of the Courts and the Advocates have been found positive for Coronavirus in
Point of law: Covid 19 -Pandemic – Conduct of hearing of Courts – Virtual mode – Difficulties being faced by the Advocates – Interim orders granted earlier – Extension of – Directions issues
The main legal point established in the judgment is the court's authority to extend limitation periods and provide specific guidelines for legal proceedings under extraordinary circumstances such as ....
The main legal point established in the judgment is the extension of interim orders and the authorization of bail applications through e-mail and video-conferencing due to the lockdown restrictions.
The court's decision was influenced by the need to address the surge in Covid-19 cases and the resulting impact on judicial proceedings, leading to the revival and extension of the interim order pass....
The main legal point established is the extension of interim orders and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on legal proceedings and limitation periods.
The court has the authority to extend interim orders under Article 226 & 227 of the Constitution of India, but may modify such orders based on changed circumstances.
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