One-month adjournment for High Court cases in wake of virus threat, only urgent cases to be heard

In light of the coronavirus threat, the Supreme Court of Judicature today said that with effect from yesterday and subject to the decision of the hearing judge, all pending matters in the High Court in all three Counties are adjourned for at least one month to a date on or after 20th April, 2020.

It added that only urgent matters/cases will be heard by the High Courts. The designated hearing judge will make the determination on the urgency of the matter, the Court said in a statement.