Supreme Court asks Kerala to respond to plea against 3-day relaxation in Covid restrictions

The Supreme Court has asked the Kerala government to reply to an application against the three-day relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions in the state in view of the upcoming Bakrid festival.

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Kerala government to file its response during the day on an application against the three-day relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions in the state in view of the upcoming Bakrid festival. On July 17, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced the concessions at a press conference and said that in view of Bakrid (Eid-ul-Azha) being celebrated on July 21, textiles, footwear shops, jewellery, fancy stores, shops selling home appliances and electronic items, all types of repairing shops and shops selling essential items shall be allowed to open on July 18, 19 and 20 from 7 AM to 8 PM in category A, B and C areas.