(1.) We have taken up this writ petition for hearing through Video Conferencing in view of the lockdown announced by the State Government and the country wide lockdown announced by the Hon'ble Prime Minister in view of COVID-19 threat perception and as the usual working of the Courts is not taking place under the various circulars issued by High Court and the present Division Bench as per the assigned Roaster by the Hon'ble Chief Justice, has made arrangements for hearing of the present petition through Video Conferencing, sitting at respective residence offices and connected on "ZOOM " platform to connect to the concerned counsels or party-in-person through the technology support of Registry and Technicians.
(2.) This writ petition has been filed by one Mr. P.A. Josseph, party appearing in person. He addressed his arguments in Tamil vernacular language, which was translated by one of us (Brother R. SURESH KUMAR, J) for the benefit of the Bench also. Additional Advocate General, Mr. P.H. Arvind Pandian also was heard.
(3.) The prayer made in the present petition is that COVID-19 patients should be treated by medicine known as Kabasura Kashayam which is a part of Siddha Medical Treatment.