Infectious Disease Act, 1977

10 Mar 2020

People affected by leprosy may be detained and isolated in hospitals or other places

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Internal Security Act

10 Mar 2020

If a detained person appears to the officer-in-charge to be a leper, the officer-in-charge may, by order in writing, direct his removal to any Government hospital, there to be kept and treated until cured of his leprosy.

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Prisons Act, 1933

10 Mar 2020

Where a prisoner appears to be suffering from leprosy, the Minister may, by order in writing, direct his removal to any hospital or place specified by the Director of Medical Services.

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Law no. 76-03

10 Mar 2020

In 1976, Law 65 -128 about leprosy villages replaced law 76-03 which re-designated leprosy villages across Senegal to “villages of social rehabilitation”. However, they are still stigmatised and not well integrated into local communities and villages.

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Republic Act No. 4073, 1964

10 Mar 2020

Segregation and isolation of persons affected by leprosy.

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Immigrant visa

10 Mar 2020

Leprosy is classified as Class A disease (Dangerous or contagious), people affected by leprosy are denied immigration visa – Law under review

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Leprosy Suppression Ordinance, 1923

10 Mar 2020

Forced segregation and isolation of leprosy patients

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Pakistan Fish Inspection and Quality Control Act, 1997

10 Mar 2020

No Person who is suffering from leprosy, tuberculosis, polio or such other contagious diseases, shall handle, carry or process fish or work in a fish processing and packing plant or establishment

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Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939

10 Mar 2020

Women are entitled to divorce their husbands if “he has been insane for a period of two years or is suffering from leprosy or a virulent venereal disease”

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On the Education of the Leper, 1960

10 Mar 2020

“If the search for the Hansen bacillus is positive, the child will be temporarily evicted from the school for a period of one year”

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Nepal’s Civil Code (Mulki Ain) 2074 B.S.

10 Mar 2020

According to Part 3, Family Law, Article 1, Marriage Law, Code 71, 2 (c), it is against the law to marry (by deceit) or assist to marry off (by deceit) people with hearing/speaking disability, blind and leprosy affected. Law under […]

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Immigration Control Act 7 of 1993

10 Mar 2020

People affected by leprosy are not allowed to enter the country.

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City of Rangoon Municipal Act, 1922

10 Mar 2020

Municipal Corporation is allowed to establish segregated ‘asylums’ for persons affected by leprosy to whom ‘pauper lepers’ can be sent.

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Loi 98-036

10 Mar 2020

High Commissioner of the region or the District of Bamako has the right to order the hospitalisation of people diagnosed with leprosy.

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Leper Enactment Act 1926

10 Mar 2020

Compulsory notification and isolation of leprosy patients

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The Leprosy Act, 1949

10 Mar 2020

Compulsory detention of leprosy patients

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Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968

10 Mar 2020

Prohibition on employment of persons suffering from leprosy with the prescription of a punishment for contravention. Active act, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

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Andhra Pradesh Excise (Lease of Right to Sell Liquor in Retail) Rules, 1969

10 Mar 2020

Prohibition on persons suffering from leprosy to enter auction houses leading to segregation and disqualification from getting a lease to a person suffering from leprosy especially where the person is directly handling liquor. Active rule, under challenge in the PIL […]

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Pondicherry Excise Rules, 1970

10 Mar 2020

Discontinuation of the licence if the person is suffering from leprosy and restriction on employing person suffering from leprosy. Active rule, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

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Tamil Nadu Excise Act, 1971

10 Mar 2020

Provides for non-employment of persons suffering from leprosy. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

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Andhra Pradesh Excise (Grant of Licence of Selling by In-House and Conditions of Licence) Rules, 2005

10 Mar 2020

Bar on persons suffering from leprosy to acquire a license if they are to personally handle the stocks. Active rule, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

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Delhi Petty Offences (Trial by Special Metropolitan Magistrates) Rules, 1998

10 Mar 2020

A person suffering from leprosy is disqualified from continuing in the post. Active rule, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

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Allahabad High Court Rules, 1952

10 Mar 2020

A person suffering from leprosy is disqualified from enrolment as a pleader or mukhtar. Active rule, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

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Bihar Document Writers Licensing Rules, 1968

10 Mar 2020

Disqualification from grant of license if affected by leprosy. Active rule, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

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Andhra Pradesh Indian Liquor & Foreign Liquor Rules, 1970

10 Mar 2020

Bar on persons suffering from leprosy to acquire a license if they are to personally handle the stocks and for employment in this business. Active rule, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

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Orissa (Licensing of) Deed Writers’ Rules, 1979

10 Mar 2020

Disqualification from grant of license to a person suffering from leprosy. Active law, under challenge in the PIL in SC of India

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Orissa Professional Typists for Civil and Criminal Courts (Registration) Rules, 1981

10 Mar 2020

Not eligible to register or continue as a typist if a leprosy patient. Active law, under challenge in the PIL in SC of India

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Telangana Micro Brewery Rules, 2015

10 Mar 2020

Bar on persons suffering from leprosy to acquire a license if they are to personally handle the stocks leading to denial of employment. Active rule, under challenge in the PIL in SC of India

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Uttar Pradesh Co- operative Societies (45th Amendment) Rules, 2006

10 Mar 2020

Disqualified from being or continuing as a member of the committee if suffering from leprosy. Active rule, under challenge in the PIL in SC of India

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Andhra Pradesh Co-Operative Societies Act, 1964

10 Mar 2020

Disqualified from being or continuing as a member of the committee if suffering from leprosy. Active law, under challenge in the PIL in SC of India

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Nurses and Midwives Act, 1953

10 Mar 2020

Disqualification for being or continuing as a member of the council if affected by leprosy. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

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The Andhra Pradesh Ayurvedic and Homeopathic Medical Practitioners Registration Act, 1956

10 Mar 2020

Disqualified from being or continuing as a member of the committee if suffering from leprosy. Active Act, under challenge in the PIL in SC of India

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Kerala Kahadi and Village Industries Board Act, 1957

10 Mar 2020

Disqualified from being or continuing as a member of the Board if suffering from leprosy. Active Act, under challenge in the PIL in SC of India

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Kerala Document Writers’ Licence Rules, 1960

10 Mar 2020

A leper to be disqualified from getting a license leading to loss of employment opportunity. Active rule, under challenge in the PIL in the SC of India

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Andhra Pradesh Public Libraries Act, 1969

10 Mar 2020

Disqualified from being a member of the Zilla Grandhalaya Samstha if suffering from leprosy. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

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Bye-Laws of Pradeshik Co- Operative Dairy Federation Limited, 1979

10 Mar 2020

Disqualification for being or continuing as a member of the Board of Directors if suffering from leprosy. Active bye-law, under challenge in the PIL in the SC of India

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Andhra Pradesh Medical Practitioners Registration Act, 1968

10 Mar 2020

Disqualification from being a member of the council if affected by leprosy. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

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Kerala Fishermen Welfare Societies (Determination of Strength of Committees and Conduct of Election) Rules, 1980

10 Mar 2020

Disqualification from being a member of the committee if affected by leprosy. Active rule, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

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Jammu and Kashmir Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1960

10 Mar 2020

The wife shall have the right to live separately from her husband if he is suffering from a virulent form of leprosy. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

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Jammu and Kashmir Hindu Marriage Act, 1980

10 Mar 2020

Virulent and incurable form of leprosy is a ground for divorce. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

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