Solicitor General Tushar Mehta down with Covid-19

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Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta has tested positive for Covid-19 and has mild symptoms.

A statement issued by the Solicitor General's office said he tested Covid positive on Sunday night and is isolating.

"Since I had mild symptoms from Saturday, I had isolated myself from Saturday only," Mehta said in the statement.

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Referring to the swearing in ceremony of President Droupadi Murmu, he said ,"I am feeling sorry for myself that I won't be able to personally witness the historic oath".

The Solicitor General would virtually appear in two-three small matters in the apex court on Monday and thereafter would take leave for few days.