Chief Justice of India S. A. Bobde informed The Hindu in a phone interview that the 3 ‘Ms’– cash, guys and product– are with the Executive, which is the most ideal organ of governance to deal with the issues arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. The CJI clarified that hearing of cases through videoconferencing are not in-camera hearings and virtual courts are not closed courts.
The Supreme Court has actually acted with particular restraint throughout the lockdown days
Envision if this was an earthquake or floods or whatever … This is truly a circumstance when the Executive gets into action. It is really difficult for the court to presume charge and state ‘this is what the concern must be’ and ‘this is what it ought to be like’.
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Of course, the courts make sure that rule of law does not suffer and people’s lives and properties do not suffer. Courts can not deal with the scenario on the ground. Courts declare rights, which are given impact to by the Executive.
So, it boils down to the concern of which organ of governance is best suited for the scenario. Other than looking at the credibility of administ