Supreme Court of India · 2020-11-05
GURSIMRAN SINGH NARULA vs UNION OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Citation / case number
- SC 2020/12273
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- GURSIMRAN SINGH NARULA
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ASHOK BHUSHAN
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ASHOK BHUSHAN, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE R. SUBHASH REDDY, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH
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 emphasized the need for adherence to guidelines issued by health authorities and highlighted the potential health risks associated with such practices. Ultimately, the court directed the government to ensure that disinfection measures comply with safety protocols to protect public health.