A bench comprising Justice Hemant Gupta and V. Ramasubramanian told counsel representing Singh: "The person living in a glasshouse shouldn't throw stones at others."
They alleged that the Collector (FAC), Anudeep D, violated Supreme Court guidelines by allowing physical hearing of cases even as all the courts in the country were hearing cases in virtual manner
Asking the Centre to "smell the coffee" and ensure that Covid vaccines are available at the same price across the nation, a special bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud advised the govt to be flexible with its policies
Referring to a judgement, the top court asked authorities not to arrest mechanically in cases where the maximum sentence is up to seven years of jail term.
It refused to accept the Centre's contention that if every high court starts passing orders for allocating oxygen, it would make the supply network of the country “unworkable”.
The apex court said it would pronounce its order "expeditiously" on the EC's plea against critical remarks such as fastening murder charges against its officials.
The observations assume significance in view the recent decision of the Uttar Pradesh administration to prosecute people under the National Security Act.
A bench headed by Justice DY Chandrachud will be hearing a plea seeking oxygen cylinders, essential medicines, and extra medical staff to Maharashtra hospitals by the Central government.
The apex court granted him liberty to approach appropriate forum challenging his arrest or any other relief and disposed of the plea filed by Kerala Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ).
“The Union of India shall clarify in its affidavit the basis and rationale adopted in regard to the pricing of vaccines,” said the bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud