New Delhi: The Supreme Court has upheld the Corona Vaccine Policy of the Central Government. But at the same time, it also said that no person can be forced to take the vaccine. The Supreme Court said these things while delivering the verdict on a petition seeking to make vaccine data and vaccines mandatory. Along with this, the Supreme Court has also asked the government to release the data from clinical trials.
The Supreme Court expressed displeasure over the fact that some state governments are not giving entry to those who do not vaccinate in public places. The court held this to be unfair. Also suggested the states remove such restrictions. However, the court also said that the government can make a policy and put some conditions for the good of the public. According to the Supreme Court, the current vaccine policy cannot be called unfair and clearly arbitrary.
Vaccine policy is not arbitrary and unfair
A bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and BR Gavai observed that physical autonomy and integrity are protected under Article 21 of the Constitution, the apex court said, noting that the current COVID-19 vaccine policy was clearly arbitrary and unreasonable. May go. “Till the time the numbers come down, we suggest that the relevant orders are followed and no restriction should be imposed on the visiting public places of persons who are not vaccinated,” the bench said. If any restriction is already in place, it should be removed.
Data release order
The Supreme Court has also asked the central government to make public the data on what kind of side effects are being caused by getting the corona vaccine. Along with this, the data of clinical trials has also been ordered to be released to the government. The Supreme Court has said that the decision to vaccinate children should be conscious and according to international standards.
The bench also said that with regard to the segregation of vaccine trial data, the data of all tests conducted and all subsequent trials to be conducted should be made available to the public without delay, subject to the confidentiality of individuals. The top court also asked the central government to publish the reports on the adverse effects of vaccines on the public and doctors in a publicly accessible system without compromising the personal data of individuals.
