Supreme Court of India · 2020-11-05
Gursimran Singh Narula vs Union Of India Ministry Of Science And ...
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2020 SC 817
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Gursimran Singh Narula
- Respondent
- Union Of India Ministry Of Science And ...
- Author
- Ashok Bhushan
- Bench
- M.R. Shah, R.Subhash Reddy, Ashok Bhushan
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed a public interest writ petition seeking a ban on the spraying of disinfectants on human beings as a measure against COVID-19. The court examined the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and emphasized the need for scientifically backed measures to ensure public safety. Ultimately, the court directed that any disinfection practices must align with health guidelines and not pose risks to human health.