SC closes suo motu cases initiated to deal with people's problems during Covid
The Supreme Court of India has closed four suo motu cases that were initiated during the Covid pandemic. These cases addressed issues such as the treatment of patients and the handling of bodies in hospitals. The court noted that the concerns raised at that time have since been resolved and are no longer relevant.
- ▪The Supreme Court closed four suo motu cases related to Covid-19 issues.
- ▪The cases included concerns about patient treatment and dignified handling of bodies.
- ▪The court stated that the issues raised have become infructuous and can be addressed through appropriate forums.
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SC closes suo motu cases initiated to deal with people's problems during CovidSC closes suo motu cases initiated to deal with people's problems during CovidPublished on: May 19, 2026 5:53 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Tuesday closed four separate suo motu cases initiated during the Covid pandemic, including those related to treatment of patients and dignified handling of bodies in hospitals.SC closes suo motu cases initiated to deal with people's problems during CovidA bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi observed that things at the time of the pandemic were different and the apex court had taken cognisance of the issues and passed a slew of directions to assuage the concerns of the citizens.The bench was dealing…
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