Lawyers, litigants and media personnels were thermal-screened in the Supreme Court on Monday amid the coronavirus scare. The top court, which has taken several precautionary measures in the wake of the pandemic has allowed only restricted entry of lawyers, litigants and journalists in the courtroom. Long queues were seen at the entry gate with health officials thermal screening the lawyers, litigants and journalists. Only lawyers and litigants whose matters were listed for the day were allowed to enter the courtrooms. Usually 15 Benches of the Supreme Court sit on Monday and Friday and miscellaneous matters are taken up on these days.

Source: The Hindu March 16, 2020 06:45 UTC