TNPSC Thervupettagam

Supreme Court on HIV Act 2017

October 2 , 2023 408 days 404 0
  • The Supreme Court has directed the Centre and state governments to ensure effective implementation of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017.
  • It is also known as the HIV Act.
  • The court also directed all courts, tribunals, and quasi-judicial bodies in the country to prioritise cases relating to HIV-infected persons for early disposal as per the mandate of Section 34(2) of the HIV Act.
  • They also directed that steps should be taken to keep the identity of HIV-infected individuals anonymous.

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