The bench asked the ICAI counsel to submit a note today itself on following points :

(i) Alternate options for the condition of RT-PCR certificate.

(ii) Ensuring that exam centres are not used for other purposes like marriage function and that their exclusivity is maintained.

(iii) Examiners who are going to conduct exam should have RTPCR tests done before the date of exams.

(iv) In case of last minute change of exam centre, option to select alternate exam centre or opting out should be given to the candidate.

(v) If during the middle of exam a candidate suffers Covid, he should be permitted to take the remaining papers in the next cycle.

The Court will continue the hearing tomorrow.

The bench rejected the prayers made by some petitioners that articleship should be waived and CA students should be given vaccination priority on the basis of admit cards.