In view of the lockdown, the Orissa High Court on Monday directed the subordinate courts to suspend hearings till March 31.
Apart from suspending hearings, the HC also ordered closure of subordinate courts in the concerned areas.
The cases listed in the HC on Monday were suspended and no further listing would be made up to March 31, said the order of the court. It, however, said the urgent matters can be mentioned before the Deputy Registrar (Judicial) through WhatsApp messages or video calls.
The HC ordered closure of subordinate courts, which would open to hear only urgent matters. The subordinate courts in territorial jurisdictions of revenue districts and municipalities, where lockdown has been ordered, were issued several guidelines.
The courts would function for urgent hearings such as bail, production, and remand from 12 pm till 1 pm After 1 pm., the courts and offices shall stand closed.
