SC slams Centre’s vaccine policy; experts decode ‘various flaws’ pointed out by the top court
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Summary:
Two days after the government assured to vaccinate all eligible Indians by December 2021, the Centre’s lawyer, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta reiterated the statement before the Supreme Court. He promised that the government can procure more vaccines and complete inoculation of all adults by December or earlier.
But, the court pointed out, what it called ‘various flaws’ in the government's vaccination strategy, and asked for a policy document. The apex court pulled up the Centre over vaccine procurement saying it can't put the onus on states or municipal bodies. The court made it clear that it is the union government of India that needs to procure vaccines for the entire country.
The court also questioned the differential pricing of vaccines. The apex court asked why vaccine manufacturer ...
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