Allahabad HC Defers Hearing Of Contempt Plea Against Failure Of State Authorities To Implement Social Distancing Norms [Read Order]

The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday deferred the hearing of the contempt applications filed before it by two practicing Advocates, highlighting the failure of the State authorities in implementing social distancing norms, despite repeated orders from the Court. The Division Bench comprising Justices Siddhartha Varma and Ajit Kumar expressed hope that the Police and the...