The decision has been taken in view the of the "prevailing extraordinary situations arising due to the spread of pandemic novel coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh," and serious safety concerns of various stakeholders.

The court notice issued by Ashish Kumar Srivastava, Registrar (Protocol), High Court, Allahabad, further says that advocates willing to file any application/petition may communicate urgency through email with reasons.

On acceptance of the urgency application, necessary information shall be given by the High Court office to the concerned advocate/ party along with a password for filing the petition through email /e-filing only.

"Pursuant to the same, the advocate may e-file/ e-mail the petition/ application along with necessary documents. For this purpose, no advocate, his or her clerk or party is required to visit High Court campus," the notice said.