RACHANA GANGU & ANR. versus UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

Case summary from SCR

Issue for Consideration Whether the absence of a uniform policy governing compensation in cases of death or injury following administration of COVID-19 vaccination results in violation of right to life protected under the Constitution; if yes, can this Court direct the respondents to frame a – Art.21 – Right to Life – Directions by Supreme Court – For formulation of no-fault compensation framework to address serious adverse events following immunisation arising in the context of COVID-19 vaccination: Held: Constitution does not view the right to life solely