The Kerala High Court has taken a stern stance that it cannot be allowed to roam during the lockdown, even if they have gone out to share food. The High Court made this remark during a hearing through video conferencing on Monday, seeking permission to distribute food to the needy in Kollam in Nedumpana district.
The High Court said during the hearing, if something like this needs to be done, the petitioners can help the state government. In any case, you have to follow the advisory of the government. No one should do anything independently, otherwise, every restaurant will open from tomorrow.
The petitioner said in the petition that the community kitchens were not able to provide food to the people. The district collector of Kollam did not give permission when he sought permission to work with the government. At the same time, Additional Advocate Ranjit Thampan, appearing on behalf of the Collector, said that no permission was sought from the petitioner.
The high court gave permission to buy cats food
Earlier on Monday, the Kerala High Court had allowed its owner to go out of his car to buy food items for pet cats during the lockdown. A bench of Justice AK Jayashankaran Nambiar and Justice Shaji P Chali had said during the hearing of Prakash, the owner of three pet cats, that the food and feed of the animals came under the purview of essential commodities.
Supreme court also said - District courts should hear through video conferencing, do not crowd
Amidst the fast-growing cases of coronavirus in the country, the Supreme Court issued guidelines to all the courts in the country for action through video conferencing (VC) in a comprehensive manner. The apex court said social distance is necessary to avoid Corona. In such a situation, there should not be a gathering of lawyers and litigants in the courts. It may be known that since March 25, the VC is hearing only necessary cases from the VC.
A bench of Chief Justice SA Bobde, Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice L Nageswara Rao on Monday issued a slew of instructions from the VC using their privileges (Article-142 of the Constitution), taking automatic cognizance of the functioning of the courts.
The bench said, National Information Center and state officials should be appointed to liaise with and collaborate with all the High Courts to establish the modalities of hearing through VC. The Supreme Court has asked to follow these instructions until further orders. The Supreme Court has taken suo moto cognizance of a letter written by senior advocate Vikas Singh.
Important guidelines are given
Any complaints about VC quality should be made during or immediately after the hearing. Subsequent complaints will not be entertained.
No Presiding Officer shall prohibit the admission of any party in the case unless one has a health problem. A court can prevent entry into the courtroom.
No statement can be recorded without the consent of both parties.
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