Conviction of Vaccine Scientist Booked for Abetment of Wife’s Suicide Stayed Citing 'National Interest': Uttarakhand High Court
In a significant development, the Uttarakhand High Court on July 11, 2025, stayed the conviction of Dr. Akash Yadav, a vaccine scientist, who was convicted under Section 306, Indian Penal Code for allegedly abetting the suicide of his wife. The court observed that allowing him to resume his critical vaccine research work was in the greater interest of public health and national interest. Background of the scientist and case Dr.…
