If Pfizer and Moderna are granted indemnity from legal liability, other vaccine manufacturers should also get the same level of protection. The world has now evolved norms for approved vaccines and India too must follow suit. It’s time the government jettisons the incremental and piecemeal approach in vaccine policy decisions.
Supreme Court order on Vinod Dua sedition case is essential reading for parties and govts
The Supreme Court quashing the sedition case against journalist Vinod Dua is a big relief. Also timely is its reminder to governments that dissent isn’t sedition and that freedom of press is essential for proper functioning of the processes of popular government. Essential reading for all political parties and governments.