Oxygen cylinders in judicial custody to be transferred to patients: Jharkhand

On May 8, 2021, the Jharkhand High Court directed all the oxygen cylinders lying in judicial custody to be transferred to COVID-affected persons.

"We have further considered that number of such Oxygen cylinders are lying in judicial custody in connection with various cases and if it would be released after imposing the appropriate condition, no prejudice would be caused to the parties to the lis rather it will be more beneficial for the people at large, who are suffering from Covid-19 pandemic and further the State Government will be in a better position in facilitating the treatment of persons who are suffering from Covid-19 pandemic and are in dire need of Oxygen”