Physical functioning to resume in most Subordinate Courts in Gujarat from Nov 23

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court today in a circular announced resumption of physical functioning of Subordinate Courts with effect from November 23.

As per the circular, all subordinate courts except courts at district headquarters of Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara and Rajkot and courts in micro containment zones shall start functioning physically with full working strength of all judicial officers and members of staff. The courts shall take up all categories of cases for hearing on all working days. The Judicial Officers at their discretion and as per the request of all the parties can conduct the hearing through virtual mode. The Principal District Judge/Principal Judicial officer should not issue any separate circular with respect to physical functioning of court without prior permission of High Court except translating the circulars and accompanying SOP of the High Court in vernacular language.

All courts at district headquarters of Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara and Rajkot and courts in micro containment zones will continue to function as per earlier circulars and guidelines of the High Court.

Registrar General of the High Court of Gujarat has also announced Standard Operating Procedure in a circular.

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