Supreme court
Supreme Court Orders Centre to Provide COVID-19 Vaccination to All Citizens Above 18 Years
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the Centre to provide COVID-19 vaccination to all citizens above 18 years. Background: The case pertains to a petition filed by a group of citizens, seeking directions to the Centre to provide COVID-19 vaccination to all citizens above 18 years. Parties: The petitioners argued that the Centre's vaccination policy was discriminatory and did not prioritize the most vulnerable sections of society. The respondents, the Union of India, defended the vaccination policy, stating that it was based on the availability of vaccines and the need to prioritize the most vulnerable sections of society. Legal issues: The primary issue before the court was whether the Centre's vaccination policy was discriminatory and did not prioritize the most vulnerable sections of society. The court also examined the issue of whether the Centre was obligated to provide COVID-19 vaccination to all citizens above 18 years. Court observations: The Supreme Court observed that the Centre's vaccination policy was discriminatory and did not prioritize the most vulnerable sections of society. The court noted that the Centre was obligated to provide COVID-19 vaccination to all citizens above 18 years, as the right to health was a fundamental right enshrined in Article 21 of the Constitution. Significance: The judgment is significant as it orders the Centre to provide COVID-19 vaccination to all citizens above 18 years. The court's observation that the Centre's vaccination policy was discriminatory is also noteworthy. The judgment is likely to have far-reaching implications for the COVID-19 vaccination policy in India and may lead to further reforms in the area of public health.
