HIV Positive Archives

‘Entitled to lead a life with all dignity in an environment that will be congenial’; Tripura HC grants bail in NDPS case to a man tested HIV positive

The Court opined that though the jail authorities had claimed that adequate treatment will be provided to the accused, but considering his condition, he deserves the benefit of granting bail.

Case Briefs High Courts

Meghalaya High Court grants bail to HIV Positive Female Accused under NDPS Act

The applicant was an HIV Positive Patient for which she required specialized treatment, thus, the Court decided to release the applicant on bail.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court directs Government to ensure free food and medical treatment to HIV positive persons below the poverty line

The Delhi High Court held that the Government should ensure strict compliance of the statutory provisions under the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017 and directed the Government to ensure free food and medical treatment to HIV/AIDS patients who were below the poverty line and were unable to afford the same.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

A child was found HIV + 2 decades ago, after a blood transfusion; NCDRC reprimands discussion on “ifs” and “buts” as it would be against the object of Consumer Protection Act

National Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC): The Coram of Justice R.K. Agrawal (President) and Dr S.M. Kantikar (Member), on finding that a child