[Increasing Number Of COVID Cases In UP] 'Any Step Lesser Than A LockDown Would Be Of No Help': Observes Allahabad HC [Read Order]

The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday reiterated its concerns over the spike in Covid cases in the State and remarked that re-imposing a Lockdown may be the only plausible measure to curb the spread of Covid-19. "For the last several dates, we are being repeatedly assured of concrete steps being taken by the administration of various districts of the State to contain the spread of COVID-19 but the manner and the rise this pandemic has shown in several parts of the State, it is evident that any step lesser than a lock down, would be of no help," remarked the Bench comprising Justices Siddhartha Varma and Ajit Kumar. On previous dates, the High Court had expressed deep concern over the manner in which the local authorities were dealing with the situation inasmuch as people were freely roaming about and gathering around public places. "Somehow because of the Unlock, our people have got a wrong impression that they can now freely mix with each other and move around," the High Court had previously remarked. "Law is meant for the people and if spread of virus COVID-19 can be contained by locking the people inside their homes, let it be, as it will not only save the lives of people in general but even will result in better use of government resources," the High Court opined.