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The Union of India has informed the Supreme Court today that over 77 lakh persons without any identity proof have been administered the first dose of vaccination and over 14 lakh persons in the same situation have been administered both the doses.

Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Aishwarya Bhati, informed a bench of Justices Chandrachud, Surya Kant and Vikram Nath that the Union will file an affidavit in this regard.

This has transpired in a PIL filed by Kush Kalra seeking Covid-19 vaccination for destitute persons including “those who are compelled to be on the streets to eke out their livelihood by pursuing avocations such as begging.”

The Union in its affidavit dated August 8, 2021, had submitted that 4.82 lakhs have been administered to people without identification.

The ASG further submitted that the Government of Delhi is to file an affidavit in this regard and the Court may direct them to do so.

The bench accordingly directed GNCTD to file an affidavit stating details of vaccinations of destitute persons.

Cause Title: Kush Kalra vs Union of India