Delhi HC seeks Centre, Delhi govt. stand on plea to vaccinate students appearing for Board exams
The Hindu
The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice to the Centre and Delhi government on a plea seeking to vaccinate all class 10 and 12 students who would be appearing for board exams in the 2020-21 sessio
The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice to the Centre and Delhi government on a plea seeking to vaccinate all class 10 and 12 students who would be appearing for board exams in the 2020-21 session. A bench of Chief Justice D.N. Patel and Justice Jasmeet Singh asked the ministries of Health and Education and the Delhi government to respond to the plea by three lawyers. Additionally, the high court asked whether the COVID-19 vaccines being used now can be administered to those below 18 years of age.The fear of being caught for traffic rule violation has indeed compelled many two-wheeler riders to wear helmets. But one cursory look at riders at any traffic junction in Bengaluru shows that more than half the riders have on their heads non-standard helmets, designed solely to evade the eye of law, with little concern for the safety of their own heads.
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