Indian Human Rights Body Supports Anti-Discrimination Law for HIV Patients

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Indian Human Rights Body Supports Anti-Discrimination Law for HIV Patients

Lancet (www.thelancet.com) (12/09/00) Vol. 356, No. 9246, P. 1992
Sharma, Dinesh C.

Private sector companies in India are facing new legislation that would prevent them from discriminating against people with HIV. Under a 1997 ruling from the Mumbai High Court, qualified applicants to state-owned companies cannot be rejected on the basis of their HIV status; however, the legislation offers no protection against discrimination at private companies. But at a recent conference on HIV and human rights in New Delhi, the National Human Rights Commission agreed to back such legislation. Other recommendations made at the meeting include having the state guarantee a safe working environment for all employees and also providing medical insurance for all HIV-infected workers.
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