Appealing to the Center, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said that the vaccination campaign was based on globally accepted criteria to protect the most vulnerable.
The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the government if it could prioritize its vaccination policy to “some professionals” who have “to meet people to earn their livelihood”.
Solicitor General for the Center Tushar Mehta replied that there were three categories of people who “wanted” the vaccine.
“People who say ‘I can afford the vaccine, that’s why I want it’. People who say ‘I think I need it and want it’ and who really need the vaccine” The government has gone to the third category.
He said that the vaccination campaign was based on globally accepted criteria to protect the most vulnerable. Considering the huge mortality and presence of co-morbidities, the first priority was given to the elderly population.
“Age is taken as a criterion, whether the person is illiterate or a scientist,” Mr. Mehta explained.
Chief Justice Sharad A. Bobde led a three-judge bench, though said there was a “genuine apprehension” among the legal fraternity that the disease risk would be fatal.
Chief Justice Bobade said, “Lawyers can make money only when they come in contact with people and they need proper assurance.”
“How do i do [government] Difference between a 35-year-old lawyer and a vegetable seller? How do i make a class? The vendor is also feared to have this disease… Tomorrow journalists can also request something similar, we can also get in touch with people. Mr. Mehta protested.
“We don’t know how a journalist goes about his business … Journalists can work without coming in contact with people, but lawyers can’t,” Chief Justice Bobde said.
“What about the bank employees then … It’s not about one profession over another,” Mr. Mehta set his ground.
“Some professionals … who must meet people, to earn their livelihood … Can anything be given priority?” what are you [government] Be able to do it? This is a real concern, ”asserted Chief Justice Bobde.
Mr. Mehta did not offer an opinion on this point, attempting to convince the court that the government had an expert committee of doctors monitoring the vaccination campaign.
“let them [legal fraternity] Make a representation and give it to us. We will be back in two days, ”he verbally submitted.
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