Covid-19 lockdown: Madras high court notifies suspension of judicial services in Tamil Nadu

CHENNAI: The Madras high court on Wednesday notified complete suspension of all judicial services across Tamil Nadu for three weeks or till further orders. The notification has been issued in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of a 21-day national lockdown to contain Covid-19 outbreak.
However, imminently emergent and urgent cases would be heard with prior approval of the designated division bench/single judge/district judge concerned, a circular issued by the high court registry said.
"On permission being granted, lawyers/litigants shall be accordingly instructed of the venue and mode of addressing the court either through videoconferencing or otherwise," it added.
All officers and staff of the courts have been instructed to remain stationed in their respective residences subject to directions by their administrative heads, according to the circular issued by the registrar general.