Solicitor General Tushar Mehta

The SG also mentioned that there might have been a similar systematic failure on part of the Delhi government, but this was the first time that a top government official admitted to a ‘systematic failure’ on part of the Union government, that too before the Supreme Court.

Chief Justice NV Ramana agreed to list before the bench led by Justice DY Chandrachud, the Delhi High Court Tuesday order regarding the situation of oxygen supply.

The Solicitor General of India on Friday complained to the Supreme Court that several high courts of the country were blaming the Centre for the complete mess the country was in now because of the alleged utter mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic and the incredible number of deaths.

The flawed and prejudiced opinion of the highest legal representative of Union government reflects how shabbily important issues are being handled.

The Central Government further submitted that the COVID-19 pandemic was certainly an economic disruption, but the government did not allow it to become a matter of economic distress especially for the weaker sections of the society.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta submitted, “I have a preliminary objection, that one person is in jail and a charge sheet has been filed against him under the UAPA. Eight persons filed for bail and a journalists’ association file a Habeas Corpus petition, which is not maintainable.

Top most Bar Leaders are participating as Speakers on diverse topics covered under the Act, led by none other than our Living Legend Fali S Nariman.

Top most Bar Leaders are participating as Speakers on diverse topics covered under the Act, led by none other than our Living Legend Fali S Nariman.

According to Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, the country is in dire need of oxygen. Vedanta wants to make its plant operational but it should be allowed operational to produce only oxygen for health purposes.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta is likely to provide bank details to the Supreme Court today, in which the Republic of Italy has to deposit Rs 10 crore, to be given as compensation to the deceased fishermen killed by two Italian marines off the coast of Kerala in 2012.