In consonance with advisories on COVID-19, Principal District and Sessions Judge (PD&SJ) Baramulla, Sanjay Parihar Wednesday said the litigants need not to visit the courts till March 31, except in the matters of bail, succession and other related matters. He said the lawyers shall remain present on behalf of the litigants. He also informed that no adverse orders shall be passed due to absence of the parties. Meanwhile, the judge chaired a meeting to take appraisal of preparedness in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak. Meeting was attended by Medical Superintendent Associated Hospital, Baramulla, judicial officers, senior lawyers, stamp vendors, petition writers among other stakeholders. Speaking on the occasion, the judge sought cooperation from different stakeholders in tackling the exigency. He impressed that due care shall be taken for sanitizing the workplace on daily basis and directed the municipal authorities to play an active role in this regard. Furthermore, as per circular of the High Court, a dedicated team headed by 1st ADJ and comprising secretary DLSA, chief administrative officer and section officer has been constituted for taking stock of the situation and appropriate remedial measures.
