A
bomb threat on Friday spread panic in the Delhi High Court (HC) for litigants
and judges alike, prompting the latter to rise abruptly. Shortly after this,
the Bombay HC also received a similar threat, leading to the suspension of
hearings.
After
the evacuation of judges and litigants from courtrooms, the Delhi police
declared it a hoax. Similarly, nothing was found on the Bombay HC premises.
Both emails were received allegedly from the same source, people in the know
said.
The
email allegedly mentioned three bombs planted in the courtroom of three judges
in Delhi.
A
bomb disposal van, two fire brigade vehicles, and two ambulances were spotted
outside the Delhi HC premises.
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai sought a report on
the bomb threat case in Delhi and the Bombay HC and has asked the Secretary
General of the Supreme Court to provide an update on the case.