New Delhi, May 23 (TIWN): The Supreme Court has termed as "extraordinary" the situation in West Bengal where lawyers are observing strike since 29 April, impacting the fundamental right of life and liberty of citizens to even seek bail from courts.

It directed that the petitioners, arrested for an alleged IPL betting racket, be produced before the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday, 22 May, in connection with their bail pleas.