Temporary court orders extended till April 11: SC

The Supreme Court yesterday issued a circular saying that all the temporary orders granting bail, staying case proceedings and issuing status quo will be extended till reopening of courts.

The decision was taken yesterday at a meeting where Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain, Law Minister Anisul Huq and judges of the appellate division were present, the SC circular said.

SC Registrar General Md Ali Akbar issued the circular saying that the decision has been taken as the government extended nationwide shutdown till April 9 due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The courts will also remain closed on weekly holiday -- April 10 and 11. Therefore, they are scheduled to resume on April 12.

Appeals can be filed without certified copy on the reopening day but the copy will be needed during hearing on the appeal in the cases filed under the special laws, the SC authorities said in its circular.

The SC authorities also said one or more magistrates are on duty to deal with urgent cases in every district and metropolitan area across the country.