In a recent development, a Cease and Desist Cum Contempt of Supreme Court HPV Vaccine Legal Notice has been served by Advocate Mitali Sett on behalf of Senior Gynaecologists and members of the Awaken India Movement to the Chief Secretaries of 15 States and Union Territories of India. This legal notice aims to address the concerns surrounding the administration of HPV vaccines to children and the importance of informed consent from parents.
The Legal Notice has been issued to ensure that parents have the right to refuse consent for administering vaccines to their children without facing any repercussions. Additionally, authorities and doctors administering the vaccines are duty-bound to obtain informed consent from parents and educate them about the contents and potential adverse events associated with the vaccines.
As of 28th September 2024, Legal Notices have been sent via Speed Post and email to the Chief Secretaries of the following States and Union Territories:
- Delhi
- Bihar
- Chandigarh
- Punjab
- Haryana
- Maharashtra
- Goa
- Kerala
- West Bengal
- Assam
- Meghalaya
- Gujarat
- Himachal Pradesh
- Karnataka
- Chhattisgarh
Other States are expected to follow suit in the near future. Each State’s Legal Notice includes a receipt of the Speed Post delivery, ensuring that the respective authorities are made aware of the legal implications.
The recipients of the Legal Notices are advised to immediately cease and desist from any further rollout or promotion of the HPV vaccination program. Failure to comply with the Legal Notice may result in serious legal consequences for the responsible parties.
The Statewise Legal Notices can be downloaded from a provided link along with a Covering Letter that can be utilized to serve the notices to various organizations, schools, or state agencies involved in the HPV vaccination program. This ensures that all relevant parties are informed about the legal implications and are urged to take necessary action.
The sending of Legal Notices to the Chief Secretaries of States and Union Territories is an important move to protect parents’ rights and make sure the vaccine process is clear. By requiring informed consent and informing people about possible side effects, the legal notice highlights how important it is to focus on the health and choices of individuals. Everyone involved needs to take the legal notice seriously and do their part to protect the public’s interests.
For those interested, the state-wise legal notices and accompanying covering letters can be downloaded from the provided link, facilitating further advocacy or dissemination of this critical information to relevant parties.
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