Experimental Door-To-Door Vaccination To Be Conducted In Maharashtra Without Seeking Centre's Approval

Factual Background

• A petition was filed before the Bombay High Court for door-to-door vaccination directions to the State and Central Governments.
• The Government of Maharashtra stated before the High Court that door-to-door vaccination is to be started in the state for immobile and bedridden people.
• The action would be taken on an experimental basis in the Pune district.
• The Government stated that it would not wait for approval from the Central Government.

Advocate General’s words

• The Advocate General clarified that the district was chosen on the basis of a drive conducted.
• The vaccination would extend to different districts if it becomes successful.
• He had requested to have a certificate from the treating doctor against adverse reactions of immunization.

Court’s Opinion

• The Court asked to reconsider the request for certificate from the doctor which would likely discourage people from getting vaccinated.
• Chief Justice asked the Government to take example from the Tripura vaccination drive.
• The experimental drive was given permission to proceed without the Court’s orders.
• The matter is posted for hearing.

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