Court halts immunity granted to Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation had enjoyed legal protections and benefits typically afforded to recognised non-governmental organisations.

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has suffered a major setback after the High Court on Monday suspended its privileges and immunities under the Privileges and Immunities Act, which had been granted by the government.

The foundation, renowned for its global initiatives in health, education, and poverty alleviation, had enjoyed legal protections and benefits typically afforded to recognised non-governmental organisations.