SC pulls up vaccine doubter, says court's shoulders broad to take criticism

Justice Chandrachud shot back: "You have a right as a citizen but as an intervenor, your right is very limited.. as an intervenor, you can only throw light on the petition, but cannot claim independent relief."

At this juncture, Ojha said in a scenario where parties are misleading the court, he is providing a suggestion. "But why is this court not considering my suggestion," he said.

The bench said: "We don't want a certificate from you..."

As Justice Khanna told Ojha that the court will examine his suggestion in the other matter, Ojha asked why the top court never hears those who expose the "vaccine syndicate" and cited the impression, which it is creating on the common man.

Justice Chandrachud told Ojha that the court's shoulders are very broad to take the criticism, which includes his criticism. "We are doing our duty to the best of our ability. We are here to abide by our oath under the Constitution," said the bench.

Concluding the hearing in the matter, the top court left it open for the Central government to consider suggestions for making software adjustment to the CoWIN portal allowing identification of pregnant women and lactating mothers.