Govt actively dealing with Covid-19, even critics laud its efforts: SC

The remarks came when it was hearing pleas which have sought directions to the Centre to take more precautionary measures, including increasing the number of test labs for suspected cases.

The Supreme Court on Monday exoressed satisfaction over the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic.  A three-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde said that government has become "very active" in dealing with the present situation, and "even critics have appreciated its efforts".

"We are satisfied that the government has become very active to deal with the present situation and even the critics are saying that they (government) are doing a good job. This is not politics but facts," said the bench, also comprising justices L Nageswara Rao and Surya Kant.

The remarks by the bench came when it was