A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the manner in which the government-backed human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program is being implemented. The petition alleges that the program violates constitutional guarantees related to informed consent, bodily autonomy, transparency, and accountability. It seeks the immediate suspension of the school-based component of the HPV vaccination program until a legally compliant informed-consent protocol is established.

The PIL, filed by a health organization, is likely to be heard by the Supreme Court this week. The petition states that constitutional rights and public health objectives are complementary rather than conflicting, arguing that vaccination programs should be implemented in a manner that preserves both individual rights and public trust. The HPV vaccine is described as a critical tool…