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Supreme Court Orders Centre to Provide Details of COVID-19 Vaccine Procurement
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the Centre to provide details of COVID-19 vaccine procurement. Background: The Centre has been criticized for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the procurement of vaccines. Parties: The petitioners, a group of individuals, were represented by advocate Prashant Bhushan, while the respondent, the Union of India, was represented by Solicitor General, Tushar Mehta. Legal issues: The primary issue before the court was whether the Centre was obligated to provide details of COVID-19 vaccine procurement. Court observations: The Supreme Court, while ordering the Centre to provide details, observed that transparency in vaccine procurement was essential to ensure that the vaccines were procured in a fair and transparent manner. Significance: This judgment highlights the importance of transparency in government decision-making and demonstrates the judiciary's commitment to ensuring that the government is held accountable for its actions.
