Restrictions on Functioning of Courts in India

As an important measure of avoiding large gatherings in view of the coronavirus outbreak, and following the Supreme Court’s decision to hear only urgent matters[1], the National Company Law Tribunals (NCLTs)[2] and most of the High Courts across India have limited their functions as well.

Detailed notification of the respective courts can be accessed below:

  1. Mumbai
  2. Calcutta
  3. Delhi (also read the additional notice)
  4. Karnataka (read additional memorandum)
  5. Gujarat
  6. Madhya Pradesh
  7. Orissa
  8. Punjab and Haryana. Similar limitations have been placed on District courts of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh.
  9. Rajasthan
  10. Telangana
  11. Chennai and Sub-ordinate courts

[1] https://main.sci.gov.in/pdf/Notification/13032020_120544.pdf
[2] https://nclt.gov.in/sites/default/files/Feb-All-PDF/Notice%20dated%2015.3.2020.pdf

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