SC says it can’t be mute spectator in national crisis, doesn’t intend to supplant HC cases on COVID-19

On April 22 the Bench took note of the COVID-19 situation said it expected the Centre to come out with a “national plan” to deal with distribution of essential services and supplies

Terming the massive resurgence of COVID-19 cases a “national crisis”, the Supreme Court on April 27 said it cannot remain a mute spectator and made clear that its suo motu proceeding on devising national policy for COVID-19 management is not meant to supplant high court cases. A Bench headed by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud said high courts are in a better position to monitor the pandemic situation within their territorial boundaries.