The Supreme Court of India issues notice to central government, NBTC, and NACO over petition challenging discriminatory blood donation guidelines.

The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the central government, the National Blood Transfusion Council (NBTC), and the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) concerning a petition challenging the exclusion of gay men, transgender individuals, and women sex workers from donating blood. The petition argues that the 2017 guidelines that bar these groups from donating blood violate the right to equality, dignity, and life protected under the Indian Constitution. The plea also argues that the guidelines are based on outdated assumptions and constitute a violation of the right to equality, dignity, and life protected under the Indian Constitution.

August 02, 2024
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