'Can imagine what citizens are going through' Says Supreme Court

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that the judges of the top court are also based in Delhi, and they can imagine what the citizens of the capital are going through due to shortage of medical oxygen. A bench headed by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud said, "We are also in Delhi. We are helpless and have been on phone."

The bench further added, "We can imagine what citizens are going through." During the hearing, the top court also observed that putting officers in jail would not bring oxygen to Delhi, while it asked the Centre about the supply it has made to the capital since May 3.

The sharp observations were made by the top court while hearing Centre's plea against the Delhi High Court order. The top court also suggested that Centre should take a cue from Mumbai municipal authority in managing oxygen supplies.

The top court noted that this is a pan-India pandemic, and it is important to find ways to ensure oxygen supply, as we are not answerable to people of Delhi. (IANS)

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