Srinagar, Sept. 17 -- Amid "strong apprehension" of third covid-19 wave, Chief Justice Pankaj Mithal has barred entry of non-vaccinated people into High Court and District Court buildings in J&K and Ladakh.

"Keeping in view the rising trend of Covid-19 Infection cases in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh particularly In Kashmir and the strong apprehension of the third wave of Covid-19, the Registrars Judicial of both wings of the High Court and the Principal District Judges of all Districts of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are directed to strictly adhere to the protocol issued by the High Court.," reads an order by Chief Justice.

"The Advocates and all other stakeholders shall cooperate with the concerned officers/officials of the High Court/Dist...