SC refuses to entertain PIL raising concerns over HPV vaccination campaign
The Supreme Court of India refused to hear a public interest litigation challenging the government’s HPV vaccination drive for adolescent girls. The bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, noted that any compensation for vaccination errors would follow existing rules and allowed the petitioner to withdraw the case.
- ✓The Supreme Court of India refused to hear a public interest litigation challenging the government’s HPV vaccination drive for adolescent girls.
- ✓The bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, noted that any compensation for vaccination errors would follow existing rules and allowed the petitioner to withdraw the case.
- ✓Civic Domain: Categorized under health public notices.
The apex court on Thursday dismissed a petition that questioned the implementation of the nationwide human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme aimed at preventing cervical cancer in teenage girls. The matter was heard by a three‑judge bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana, who emphasized that standard compensation mechanisms apply to any vaccination mishap.
The petition, filed by the Universal Health Organisation, alleged violations of constitutional rights such as informed consent, bodily autonomy, transparency and accountability. During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel highlighted the absence of a formal adverse‑event reporting system and a dedicated compensation scheme, without disputing the vaccine itself. The court permitted the petitioner to withdraw the filing.
India’s HPV vaccination campaign, launched by the central government, targets adolescent girls across the country to curb future cervical cancer cases. The legal challenge underscored concerns from health advocates about safeguarding participants’ rights while scaling up public health interventions. The court’s decision leaves the programme’s rollout unchanged, while prompting calls for clearer adverse‑event protocols.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | HEALTH |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 10 September 2026 |