Supreme Court stays Allahabad HC order directing UP govt to impose lockdown in 5 cities

The Supreme Court has issued an interim stay on the Allahabad High Court's order mandating a weeklong lockdown in five major cities of Uttar Pradesh—Prayagraj, Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, and Gorakhpur. The court acknowledged the state's ongoing efforts to manage the spread of COVID-19 and noted the potential administrative challenges of a complete lockdown. The Uttar Pradesh government has been directed to present a detailed report to the High Court within a week, outlining the measures being taken to control the pandemic.