Coronavirus update: Rajasthan HC closed till May 3 as key official tests Covid-19 positive

In a statement, the Rajasthan high court said it shall remain closed till May 3 and no matters, except only immensely urgent matter, will heard.

The Rajasthan High Court was on Saturday declared closed till May 3 after one of its key officials, sitting close to judges during the judicial proceedings, was tested positive for Covid-19.

Empty roads near the Jama Masjid on the first day of Ramzan in the walled city area of Jaipur, Rajasthan on Saturday. (Himanshu Vyas/HT Photo)

In a statement, the high court said it shall remain closed till May 3 and no matters, except only immensely urgent matter, will heard.

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The concerned judge, to whose court the official was attached, however, tested negative for the infection. The notification to this effect has been issued today on April 25.