The Telangana High Court has ordered not to obstruct the lawyers during the lockdown. The court ordered that lawyers, clerks, and stenos be allowed. The apex court suggested allowing the bar council identity card to be shown.
The court ordered not to block the influx of lawyers from other states, including AP. The High Court directed the Telangana government and DGP Mahendra Reddy to give directions to the concerned authorities. The High Court has warned that insulting lawyers by showing their ID card will be taken seriously.
It was known that the Telangana government has extended the lockdown for 10 more days by extending the relaxation period from 6 AM- 2 PM. After 2 PM, the lockdown was implemented strictly.