LHC decides to work with full force from April 20

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has decided that judiciary would work with full strength in the province of Punjab to entertain all cases from April 20 which was previously limited to urgent nature cases due to corona virus lockdown.

The LHC however asked the judges to ensure that not more than six lawyers shall be present in courtroom to observe the distancing policy. In a directive issued to all district & sessions judges said working strength of judicial officers may be increased keeping in view burden of work and any judicial officer may be called back on duty including the female judges who were exempted from performing their duties due to lockdown.