Don't Persuade People To Get Vaccinated Or Provide For Disincentives Upon Their Refusal: Meghalaya HC To State Govt
3 years, 3 months ago

Don't Persuade People To Get Vaccinated Or Provide For Disincentives Upon Their Refusal: Meghalaya HC To State Govt

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Dealing with a Public Interest Litigation plea filed to deal with the COVID pandemic situation in the state, the Meghalaya High Court on Thursday asked the State Government not to relent on the vaccination drive or try to persuade people to take the vaccination or even provide for disincentives upon their refusal.This direction came from the Bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee. Dealing with a Public Interest Litigation plea filed to deal with the COVID pandemic situation in the state, the Meghalaya High Court on Thursday asked the State Government not to relent on the vaccination drive or try to persuade people to take the vaccination or even provide for disincentives upon their refusal. The Meghalaya High Court had majorly relied on the Puttaswamy judgment to highlight mandatory vaccination as a violation of the fundamental right to privacy. Recently, the Meghalaya High Court has also requested the State Government to not insist on the production of Aadhar cards as the only proof of identification for the purpose of administering the covid-19 vaccination.

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Government Not Liable To Compensate For Deaths Due To COVID Vaccination : Centre Tells Supreme Court
2 years, 3 months ago

Government Not Liable To Compensate For Deaths Due To COVID Vaccination : Centre Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Government cannot be held liable to compensate for the deaths occurring due to the administration of COVID-19 vaccines, said the Central Government in an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court.Responding to a petition filed by parents of two girls who died due to the adverse effects of Covishield vaccine, the Union Government submitted that : "The vaccines in use …

Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Plea Against Discrimination Based On Covid-19 Vaccination Status
2 years, 7 months ago

Rajasthan High Court Dismisses Plea Against Discrimination Based On Covid-19 Vaccination Status

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court has recently dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the state government's order restricting access to indoor sports, gyms, restaurants and other public places to people who have received at least one vaccination dose against Covid-19. A division bench of Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice Shubha Mehta dismissed the petition after the Advocate General informed the …

No restrictions on unvaccinated individuals; no one can be forced to take jab: Supreme Court
2 years, 10 months ago

No restrictions on unvaccinated individuals; no one can be forced to take jab: Supreme Court

India TV News  

Highlights The current COVID-19 vaccine policy cannot be said to be manifestly arbitrary and unreasonable Unvaccinated individuals cannot be denied public access, till numbers are low The apex court also directed the Union of India to publish reports on adverse events of vaccines The Supreme Court on Monday said that no person can be forced to get vaccinated against COVID-19 …

Vaccine Mandate Case : Supreme Court Refuses To Take Into Account Developments Subsequent To Reserving Of Judgment
2 years, 11 months ago

Vaccine Mandate Case : Supreme Court Refuses To Take Into Account Developments Subsequent To Reserving Of Judgment

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Monday, did not permit Advocate, Mr. Amit Anand Tiwari, AAG, State of Tamil Nadu to mention the matter pertaining to the vaccine mandates and non-disclosure of the clinical trial data of COVID-19 vaccines. On 22nd March, the Court had reserved that judgment in a plea, inter alia, seeking directions to the Union Government to publicize the …

Vaccine Mandates Are Reasonable Restrictions In Larger Public Interest : States Before Supreme Court
2 years, 11 months ago

Vaccine Mandates Are Reasonable Restrictions In Larger Public Interest : States Before Supreme Court

Live Law  

The States of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday justified the government orders which mandated the taking of COVID vaccines to avail public utilities and access public places.A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao and BR Gavai was hearing a writ petition filed by Dr.Jacob Puliyel, a former member of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation, seeking …

'My Right To Not Be Infected Would Outweigh Other's Right Of Not Being Vaccinated': Solicitor General Submits Before Supreme Court In Vaccine Mandate Matter
2 years, 11 months ago

'My Right To Not Be Infected Would Outweigh Other's Right Of Not Being Vaccinated': Solicitor General Submits Before Supreme Court In Vaccine Mandate Matter

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Monday, continued hearing submissions made by the Solicitor General of India, Mr. Tushar Mehta in the plea seeking directions to the Central Government to publicize the data pertaining to the clinical trials of the COVID-19 vaccines administered in India and their post vaccine efficacy as per the requirement of the International medical norms. In this regard …

HC asks Maharashtra govt if it allow Covid unvaccinated people to travel in local trains
3 years ago

HC asks Maharashtra govt if it allow Covid unvaccinated people to travel in local trains

India TV News  

The Bombay High Court on Monday asked the Maharashtra government if it was willing to withdraw its notification issued last year prohibiting people not vaccinated against COVID-19 from travelling in local trains in the city. Let there be a new beginning," Chief Justice Dipankar Datta said, adding that Chief Secretary Debashish Chakraborty must inform the court on Tuesday if the …

The case for mandatory covid vaccination
3 years ago

The case for mandatory covid vaccination

Live Mint  

The Union government recently filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court stating, “Covid-19 vaccination is for larger public interest in light of the ongoing pandemic situation. Even the recent controversy surrounding tennis star Novak Djokovic’s refusal to take a covid vaccine raises pertinent questions on balancing individual rights with community well-being. vs State Of Kerala and Ors., the Kerala high …

HC Asks Maha Govt to Prove That Decision to Ban Unvaccinated People on Local Trains Was Taken in Larger Public Interest
3 years, 1 month ago

HC Asks Maha Govt to Prove That Decision to Ban Unvaccinated People on Local Trains Was Taken in Larger Public Interest

News 18  

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday told the Maharashtra government to prove that its decision to prohibit unvaccinated persons from travelling in local trains in Mumbai, though taken without maintaining any record, was in larger public interest and hence, must not be interfered with. A bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice M S Karnik gave the direction after …

Authorities Must Follow Centre's Policy That Aadhaar Isn't Mandatory For COVID Vaccination: Supreme Court
3 years, 1 month ago

Authorities Must Follow Centre's Policy That Aadhaar Isn't Mandatory For COVID Vaccination: Supreme Court

Live Law  

Recording the Centre's clarification that the Aadhaar card is neither mandatory for registration on the COWIN portal nor a precondition for availing of vaccination facilities at a COVID Vaccination Centre, and that any one of nine identity documents can be produced, the Supreme Court on Monday directed that all concerned authorities shall act in pursuance of this stated policy. The …

Aadhaar not mandatory on CoWIN portal for Covid vaccination, Centre to Supreme Court
3 years, 1 month ago

Aadhaar not mandatory on CoWIN portal for Covid vaccination, Centre to Supreme Court

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Centre Monday told the Supreme Court that Aadhaar card is not mandatory for registration on CoWIN portal for COVID-19 vaccination. The apex court took note of the submission and disposed of a plea filed by Siddharthshankar Sharma who claimed that Aadhaar card was being mandatorily insisted upon for administering COVID-19 vaccination on the CoWIN portal. "Pursuant to …

Approach High Courts Against Vaccine Mandates Of States : Supreme Court Suggests To Petitioner
3 years, 1 month ago

Approach High Courts Against Vaccine Mandates Of States : Supreme Court Suggests To Petitioner

Live Law  

On Monday, the Supreme Court expressed concern that it might not be able to decide specific cases of vaccine mandates imposed by the State Governments and other authorities and the same can be taken up by the respective High Courts. Later, the Petitioner, Dr. Jacob Puliyel, had filed an application assailing specific vaccine mandates imposed by State Governments of Madhya …

‘Benefited a lot’: Bihar octogenarian claims to have taken 11 shots of COVID-19 vaccine
3 years, 2 months ago

‘Benefited a lot’: Bihar octogenarian claims to have taken 11 shots of COVID-19 vaccine

The Hindu  

At a time when governments, both at the Centre and in the State, have been appealing people to get COVID-19 vaccines, an octogenarian from Bihar’s Madhepura district has claimed to have taken it 11 times last year. Everyone should get vaccines,” said Brahmadev Mandal, 84, from Orai village under the Puraini police station of Udakishunganj block. In a viral video, …

Should vaccination be made mandatory? | The Hindu Parley podcast
3 years, 2 months ago

Should vaccination be made mandatory? | The Hindu Parley podcast

The Hindu  

It is going to be almost a year since vaccination against COVID-19 was rolled out in India for the adult population. The latest issue is that some States have come up with their own strategies to ensure wider vaccination coverage — such as by making vaccination mandatory for entry into public places and workplaces — even though the Central Government …

No govt benefits, penalties for unvaccinated in Rajasthan, orders Ashok Gehlot
3 years, 2 months ago

No govt benefits, penalties for unvaccinated in Rajasthan, orders Ashok Gehlot

Hindustan Times  

JAIPUR: The Rajasthan government will soon make it compulsory for residents of the state to get vaccinated against the coronavirus disease, chief minister Ashok Gehlot said on Friday, declaring that people who refuse to get vaccinated will not be eligible for benefits under government schemes and may also have to pay fines. Jaipur: Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot has told …

"Matter Of Fundamental Rights" - Bombay High Court Asks Maha Govt Logic Behind Denying Non-Vaxxed Local Train Travel
3 years, 3 months ago

"Matter Of Fundamental Rights" - Bombay High Court Asks Maha Govt Logic Behind Denying Non-Vaxxed Local Train Travel

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court has asked Maharashtra Chief Secretary to clarify the reasons behind the government's decision to permit only fully vaccinated people to board local trains in the Greater Mumbai area in an affidavit. A division bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice M S Karnik was hearing petitions challenging the State Government's decision to permit only fully …

Explain why non-vaccinated people aren't allowed to use local trains: Bombay HC to Maha govt
3 years, 3 months ago

Explain why non-vaccinated people aren't allowed to use local trains: Bombay HC to Maha govt

India Today  

The Bombay High Court has asked the Maharashtra government to explain the rationale behind non-vaccinated people not being allowed to use the Mumbai local trains. On Thursday, the court said, "Keeping in mind the broader issue of curtailment of the fundamental rights of non-vaccinated citizens to avail suburban rail services, the rationale, therefore, needs to be presented before the court …

Kerala High Court Admits Plea Challenging Prime Minister's Photo On Vaccination Certificate; Notice Issued To Centre, State
3 years, 3 months ago

Kerala High Court Admits Plea Challenging Prime Minister's Photo On Vaccination Certificate; Notice Issued To Centre, State

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday admitted the plea challenging the photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi being affixed on the vaccination certificates issued to the citizens upon being vaccinated against Covid-19.Justice N. Nagaresh issued notice to the respondents in the matter. The Kerala High Court on Tuesday admitted the plea challenging the photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi being …

Vaccinate all or face action, Telangana High Court warns Centre and State
3 years, 5 months ago

Vaccinate all or face action, Telangana High Court warns Centre and State

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Taking a serious note of the Covid-19 death of a government teacher in Kothagudem district and 71 school students from across the State becoming asymptomatic coronavirus cases, the Telangana High Court on Wednesday asked the state government to complete vaccination of all teaching and non-teaching staff in schools within two months. "All government schools and some private institutions have …

"Do Not Insist On Production Of Aadhar Card As Only ID Proof For COVID Vaccination, Other Recognized Options Available": Meghalaya HC To State
3 years, 6 months ago

"Do Not Insist On Production Of Aadhar Card As Only ID Proof For COVID Vaccination, Other Recognized Options Available": Meghalaya HC To State

Live Law  

The Meghalaya High Court has recently requested the State Government to not insist on production of Aadhar card as the only proof of identification for the purpose of administering covid-19 vaccination.Chief Justice Biswanath Somadder and Justice H.S. The Meghalaya High Court has recently requested the State Government to not insist on production of Aadhar card as the only proof of …

'Cannot Allow Them To Go Scot Free': Meghalaya HC Directs State Police To Apprehend Persons Spreading Rumours About Covid Vaccine Efficacy
3 years, 7 months ago

'Cannot Allow Them To Go Scot Free': Meghalaya HC Directs State Police To Apprehend Persons Spreading Rumours About Covid Vaccine Efficacy

Live Law  

The Meghalaya High Court on Monday directed the State police to take immediate action against people spreading rumours about the efficacy of Covid-19 vaccine on various social media platforms.The Court was adjudicating upon a suo motu PIL concerning orders issued by the State Government making vaccination mandatory for shopkeepers, vendors, local taxi drivers etc. The Meghalaya High Court on Monday …

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea For Disclosure Of Clinical Trial & Efficacy Data Of COVID Vaccines; Refuses To Halt Compulsory Vaccination Mandate
3 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea For Disclosure Of Clinical Trial & Efficacy Data Of COVID Vaccines; Refuses To Halt Compulsory Vaccination Mandate

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation seeking public disclosure of clinical trial data and post vaccination efficacy data of COVID vaccines, as is required by International medical norms, and to stop the coercive mandate issued by various governments for vaccination.The Court issued notice to the Union of India, the Indian Council of Medical. The …

Gauhati High Court Seeks State Govt's Response On Vaccination Of Persons Not Having Proper Identification Documents
3 years, 7 months ago

Gauhati High Court Seeks State Govt's Response On Vaccination Of Persons Not Having Proper Identification Documents

Live Law  

The Gauhati High Court has sought response of Health and Family Welfare Department of State of Assam in respect of vaccination status of persons who are not having proper identification documents.A division bench comprising of Chief Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak directed the Assam Government to file affidavit within two weeks.The Court also sought response as to. …

Covid-19 Vaccination: Meghalaya High Court Directs State Govt To Deal With Vaccine Hesitancy On Priority Basis
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19 Vaccination: Meghalaya High Court Directs State Govt To Deal With Vaccine Hesitancy On Priority Basis

Live Law  

The Meghalaya High Court has directed the State Government to deal with the issue of vaccine hesitancy in the State in an effective manner, on a priority basis.Reiterating it's earlier directions passed on June 23, a division bench comprising of Chief Justice Biswanath Somadder and Justice H.S. The Meghalaya High Court has directed the State Government to deal with the …

A tale of three court orders and the debate around mandatory vaccination
3 years, 8 months ago

A tale of three court orders and the debate around mandatory vaccination

Hindustan Times  

At a time vaccine hesitancy poses a serious challenge to the ongoing Covid-19 vaccination programme in India, at least three high courts in the country have set off a much needed legal debate around the feasibility of State-mandated persuasive measures to boost inoculation rate. While the Meghalaya high court has declared that mandatory vaccination “by force” violates fundamental rights, the …

Meghalaya HC Asks Shops, Commercial Vehicles to Display Covid Jab Status of Employees
3 years, 8 months ago

Meghalaya HC Asks Shops, Commercial Vehicles to Display Covid Jab Status of Employees

News 18  

The Meghalaya High Court has asked all shops, business houses and commercial vehicles in the state to put on display the COVID-19 vaccination status of their employees at a “conspicuous” place to allow people make a conscious decision before using their services. A division bench of the high court, headed by Chief Justice Biswanath Somadder, said in its order on …

What steps taken to publicise SOPs for vaccinating people without prescribed IDs? Bombay HC to govt
3 years, 9 months ago

What steps taken to publicise SOPs for vaccinating people without prescribed IDs? Bombay HC to govt

India TV News  

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday asked the Maharashtra and Union governments what steps they had taken to inform citizens about the Centre's SOPs on COVID-19 vaccination for people who do not possess one of the seven identity cards prescribed for the purpose. A bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and G S Kulkarni also asked the Union government to …

Rajasthan HC pulls up state govt for not vaccinating Pakistani minority migrants despite directions
3 years, 9 months ago

Rajasthan HC pulls up state govt for not vaccinating Pakistani minority migrants despite directions

Op India  

The Rajasthan High Court on Thursday questioned the state government for singling out Pakistani Hindu migrants for the Covid-19 vaccination despite the Centre’s vaccination norms making them eligible for it. The court, too, has given an order on May 28 in which it had directed state government to specify steps for vaccination of those Pakistani minority migrants who do not …

Explain Why Pakistani Minority Migrants With No Identity Cards Not Being Vaccinated Despite Court's Order?: Rajasthan High Court To State Govt.
3 years, 9 months ago

Explain Why Pakistani Minority Migrants With No Identity Cards Not Being Vaccinated Despite Court's Order?: Rajasthan High Court To State Govt.

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court on Thursday asked the Rajasthan State Government to explain as to why it is not treating the Pakistani Minority Migrants, who are not having prescribed identity cards, eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.The Bench of Justice Vijay Bishnoi and Justice Rameshwar Vyas observed that despite its order dated May 28, the Pakistani Minority Migrants were not being. The …

‘Arbitrary and irrational’: India’s top court slams vaccine policy and questions need for app registration
3 years, 9 months ago

‘Arbitrary and irrational’: India’s top court slams vaccine policy and questions need for app registration

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Supreme Court of India …

'People Are Not Getting Vaccine Slots; Getting Distress Calls' : Supreme Court Questions Co-WIN Registration Requirement For Vaccination
3 years, 9 months ago

'People Are Not Getting Vaccine Slots; Getting Distress Calls' : Supreme Court Questions Co-WIN Registration Requirement For Vaccination

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed serious concerns at the mandatory requirement of registration in the Co-Win app for getting a slot of COVID vaccination, as a large section of the Indian population is deprived of access to smart phones and internet. "You keep saying digital India, digital India, but you are not aware of the ground realities", Justice Chandrachud …

"Nepali Citizens In Uttarakhand Not Being Vaccinated For Not Possessing Aadhar Card": Uttarakhand HC Treats Letter As 'Letter Petition'
3 years, 9 months ago

"Nepali Citizens In Uttarakhand Not Being Vaccinated For Not Possessing Aadhar Card": Uttarakhand HC Treats Letter As 'Letter Petition'

Live Law  

The Uttarakhand High Court on Wednesday treated a letter as a 'Letter petition' which a Law Student pointed out that while the vaccination process had commenced for battling the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the Nepali citizens couldn't be vaccinated as they have not been issued the Aadhar Card.The Bench of Chief Justice Raghvendra Singh Chauhan and Justice Alok Kumar Verma …

Aadhaar Card not mandatory for Covid-19 vaccination in UP, Check revised list of documents
3 years, 10 months ago

Aadhaar Card not mandatory for Covid-19 vaccination in UP, Check revised list of documents

India TV News  

Aadhaar Card not mandatory for Covid-19 vaccination in UP, Check revised list of documents The Uttar Pradesh government has made arrangements to provide doses free of cost to everyone and assured that the state is receiving enough vaccines with the help of the Centre. The Uttar Pradesh government has expanded the list of documents that will be accepted for the …

Mumbai: Woman gets vaccination certificate without getting a jab, BJP demands audit
3 years, 10 months ago

Mumbai: Woman gets vaccination certificate without getting a jab, BJP demands audit

Op India  

Maharashtra BJP MLA Mihir Kotecha on Monday revealed that a woman residing in Vikhroli, Mumbai received the vaccination certificate of the first dose without even getting inoculated. Informing that he will soon write to the Maharashtra Chief Minister and Home Minister if the matter isn’t probed, Kotecha warned, “Any officer of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation found guilty should be terminated.” …

Administer Covid-19 Vaccines To Antyodaya Card Holders, Persons Falling BPL & APL In Equal Ratio: Chhattisgarh High Court Tells State
3 years, 10 months ago

Administer Covid-19 Vaccines To Antyodaya Card Holders, Persons Falling BPL & APL In Equal Ratio: Chhattisgarh High Court Tells State

Live Law  

The Chhattisgarh High Court on Friday expressed displeasure at the State Government's action of completely halting the Covid-19 vaccination drive with respect to persons in the age group 18-45 for deciding vaccination norms. Considering the life threat due to Covid-19 pandemic, need of hour is maximum vaccination in the shortest possible time," a Division Bench comprising of Chief Justice PR …

Covid Vaccine Reservation Based On Financial Status: Chhattisgarh High Court Asks State To Reconsider Policy Limiting Benefits To Antyodaya Card Holders
3 years, 10 months ago

Covid Vaccine Reservation Based On Financial Status: Chhattisgarh High Court Asks State To Reconsider Policy Limiting Benefits To Antyodaya Card Holders

Live Law  

The Chhattisgarh High Court today observed that the State Government's policy for inoculating only "Antyodaya Card" holders against the Covid-19 virus is prima facie unsustainable. It thus asked the State to frame a better policy, wherein ratio of vaccines to be given to Antyodaya Card Holders, BPL Card Holders and Above Poverty Line people can be fixed. " "No intelligible …

Karnataka High Court Seeks State Response On Plea Seeking Priority For Disabled Persons In COVID Vaccination
3 years, 10 months ago

Karnataka High Court Seeks State Response On Plea Seeking Priority For Disabled Persons In COVID Vaccination

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to respond by Monday on a petition filed by KARNATAKA RAJYA VIKALACHETHANARA RAKSHANA SAMITHI seeking vaccination on a priority basis for persons with disabilities. Section 8 reads thus: Protection and safety.— The persons with disabilities shall have equal protection and safety in situations of risk, armed conflict, humanitarian emergencies and natural …

Take Special Efforts To Persuade Citizens To Take COVID Vaccine : Karnataka High Court To State
3 years, 11 months ago

Take Special Efforts To Persuade Citizens To Take COVID Vaccine : Karnataka High Court To State

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday suggested to the state government to make special efforts to persuade citizens residing in thickly populated localities who are more vulnerable to infection to take vaccines. A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Aravind Kumar said "There are large numbers of people which include workers on construction sites and infrastructure projects …

Govt Cautions People Against Sharing Aadhar Numbers, OTPs for Anti-Covid Inoculation
4 years, 2 months ago

Govt Cautions People Against Sharing Aadhar Numbers, OTPs for Anti-Covid Inoculation

News 18  

Gorakhpur,: The Uttar Pradesh Health Department has cautioned people against falling prey to tricksters seeking Aadhar card numbers, one-time-passwords and bank details telephonically on the pretext of getting them registered for anti-Covid vaccination. A Gorakhpur district health official said the state government has launched no plan as yet to get general people inoculated against Covid as the state's priority is …

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