State Directed to Frame Guidelines for HIV Testing and Treatment of Prison Inmates: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant step towards the protection of health rights of inmates, the Jharkhand High Court has directed the State Government to formulate and implement comprehensive guidelines for HIV testing and treatment of prisoners, strictly in accordance with the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017. The Court emphasized that such guidelines must be framed in consultation with the State AIDS Control Society and in line with the directions…
