HC stays conviction of vax scientist for wife’s suicide; cites ‘national interest’

 The Uttarakhand High Court has suspended the conviction of vaccine scientist Dr. Akash Yadav, who was found guilty of abetment to suicide in connection with his wife’s death in 2015. The court acknowledged Yadav’s crucial role in public health and national immunization efforts, stating that his conviction hindered his ability to contribute to vaccine programs. The Uttarakhand High Court has suspended the conviction of vaccine scientist Dr. Akash Yadav, who was found guilty of abetment to suicide in connection with his wife’s death in 2015. The court acknowledged Yadav’s crucial role in public health and national immunization efforts, stating that his conviction hindered his ability to contribute to vaccine programs.