Bombay HC cancels hearings due to staff shortage after heavy rainfall lashes Mumbai

Due to heavy rains in Mumbai and neighbouring areas, Bombay High Court on Thursday adjourned its proceedings for the day as many of its employees were unable to reach the court.

On Thursday seven benches of the court were scheduled to conduct virtual hearings.

"Due to the acute shortage of staff owing to disruption in train services, the benches are unable to take up matters. Judicial proceedings for the day, thus stand suspended, a notice issued by the high court registrar V R Kachare said.

As per the notice all hearings scheduled on Thursday will be taken up on Friday.

Meanwhile, different parts of Maharashtra are facing severe waterlogging and flood-like situation following incessant rainfall.

This is the second time this week that court hearings have been adjourned in the wake of the heavy rains.

On Tuesday also, the high court had suspended its proceedings for the day.