Test jails inmates for HIV to prevent spread of virus, HC tells Jharkhand government
The Jharkhand High Court directed the state government to conduct HIV tests on all jail inmates to prevent virus spread. This order came after a convict, initially refusing a test, was later found HIV positive. Citing the HIV/AIDS Act 2017, the court emphasized necessary measures to control the disease.
The Jharkhand High Court directed the state government to conduct HIV tests on all jail inmates to prevent virus spread. This order came after a convict, initially refusing a test, was later found HIV positive. Citing the HIV/AIDS Act 2017, the court emphasized necessary measures to control the disease.
