Sarah Thanawala
ON May 2, the Supreme Court bench consisting of Justices L. Nageswara Rao and B.R. Gavai, in the case of Jacob Puliyel versus Union of India & Ors., pronounced its judgment on a writ petition filed for enforcement of fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution.
… The Supreme Court bench, in its judgment, observed that bodily integrity and personal autonomy are protected under Article 21 of the Constitution. Till the infection rate remains low, the Court urged all authorities to review and recall relevant orders, with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic, that impose restrictions on unvaccinated individuals in terms of access to public places, services, and resources.
