SC seeks rationale for vaccine pricing, asks Centre to invoke Patents Act

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the central government to explain the rationale for pricing of the two Covid vaccines – Covaxin and Covishield – and what measures are in place to meet shortage when vaccination will be opened to up to all above 18 years of age from May 1. A Bench comprising justices DY Chandrachud, L Nageswara Rao and S Ravindra Bhat also urged the Centre to examine the necessity of invoking provisions.
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