On Friday, 7 May, the Supreme Court refused to interfere in Karnataka High Court’s order wherein the Central government was directed to immediately increase the allocation of oxygen to the state to 1,200 metric tonnes (MT) per day.
The Bench led by Justice DY Chandrachud noted that after reading the order, the court came to the conclusion that it is a “well-calibrated” and thought-out order.
Supreme Court’s decision has come in an appeal filed by the Central government against the Karnataka High Court, wherein it was directed to increase the oxygen supply to Karnataka in light of rising cases of COVID-19.