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Delhi HC rejects pleas seeking imposition of lockdown due to Covid-19

However, the reasons for not entertaining the two PILs might be indicated in the court's order which is not yet available

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One of the petitions was moved by a lawyer, Anirban Mondal, who wanted the Delhi government to consider imposing lockdown in view of rising Covid-19 cases in the city

Press Trust of India New Delhi

2 min read Last Updated : Jun 12 2020 | 3:53 PM IST

The Delhi High Court Friday declined to entertain two PILs seeking direction to the AAP government to consider imposing lockdown in the national capital in view of the spike in Covid-19 cases.

A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan heard the matter and said it was not going to issue any notice and subsequently, the petitioners withdrew their pleas.

One of the petitions was moved by a lawyer, Anirban Mondal, who wanted the Delhi government to consider imposing lockdown in view of rising Covid-19 cases in the city.

Advocate Mridul Chakravarty, appearing for Mondal, said

Topics : Coronavirus Lockdown Delhi High Court Delhi government AAP government

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