Do we have powers of judicial review in health matters? Bombay High Court in pleas against restrictions on unvaccinated persons

The query came from the Bench in pleas challenging circulars issued by the Maharashtra government mandating vaccination and allowing only fully-vaccinated people to travel by trains, enter malls, and work spaces.
CJ Dipankar Datta and Justice MS Karnik
CJ Dipankar Datta and Justice MS Karnik

While hearing pleas challenging the Maharashtra government's policy to not permit unvaccinated persons to travel by local trains and avail of other services, the Bombay High Court on Monday pondered over the extent of judicial review powers available to courts in matters pertaining to the health of citizens.

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