The Supreme Court on Tuesday (March 10, 2026) directed the Union government, acting through the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, to frame a no-fault compensation policy for serious adverse events following COVID-19 vaccinations.

The judgment by a Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta was based on a petition seeking compensation for ‘After Effects From Immunisation’ (AEFI) deaths allegedly caused by COVID-19 vaccination.