Assam: Gauhati High Court to function through virtual mode from today

GUWAHATI: In view of rising COVID-19 cases in Assam, the Gauhati High Court started functioning through the virtual mode with a staggered roster from today until further orders.

An official statement read, “The Courts shall function in virtual mode with staggered roster, so as to avoid footfalls and to maintain social distancing.”

It was further mentioned that only limited number of cases will be listed.

“Learned Advocates and parties-in-person may mention their matter(s) showing the urgency before concerned Courts. The Court, only on being satisfied that the matter is of urgent nature, shall hear such matters,” order stated.

Only the learned Advocates and parties-in-person, whose names appear in the cause list shall enter the premises of the High Court. Any other individual whose presence is required in the Court shall enter after obtaining prior permission of the Registrar (Administration).

All lawyers, litigants, members of staff, security staff, etc. having taken both the doses of Covid-19 vaccine, shall be allowed to enter the High

Court premises.

The notification stated, “In the old block of the High Court, only Gate No. 4 shall be made for ingress and Gate No.1 for egress.”

In the new of the High Court, only Gate No.6 shall be used for ingress and egress.