Supreme Court of India

Rachana Gangu v. Union of India

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Reported as [2026] 3 S.C.R. 393
Bench Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta JJ.
Decided 10 March 2026

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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 policy in that regard. Headnotes† Constitution of India – 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

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