PIL In Delhi High Court Challenges HPV Vaccination Drive For Adolescent Girls Over Lack Of Informed Parental Consent; Notice Issued

Nupur Thapliyal

22 July 2026 2:50 PM IST

  • PIL In Delhi High Court Challenges HPV Vaccination Drive For Adolescent Girls Over Lack Of Informed Parental Consent; Notice Issued

    The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice on a PIL challenging the proposed inclusion of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Gardasil, in the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP).The plea alleges that the vaccination programme is being implemented without ensuring informed parental consent and adequate scientific safeguards.Calling it an important issue, a division bench...

    Nupur Thapliyal

    Nupur Thapliyal

    Nupur Thapliyal is a Principal Correspondent with LiveLaw, based in New Delhi. She reports from the Delhi High Court and trial courts in the national capital

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