Discriminatory laws and regulations

LawCountryTopic/KeywordDescription
Alagappa University Act, 19851IndiaSegregation/separation

Suffering from leprosy is a ground for disqualification from nomination or membership of any authority of the University. Active law, under challenge in the PIL in the SC of India

Alien Occupation Act, B.E. 2551 (2008)ThailandEmployment

Excludes people diagnosed with leprosy from obtaining work permits. If an applicant is diagnosed with leprosy with no severe active/complications, a work permit will be granted along with treatment. If severe active/complications are found, work permit is denied and treatment is provided before deportation.

Allahabad High Court Rules, 1952IndiaEmployment

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

Andhra Pradesh Charitable and Hindu Religious Institution and Endowments Act, 1987IndiaSegregation/separation

Disqualification from membership or continuation on the Trust for persons suffering from leprosy. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Andhra Pradesh Co-Operative Societies Act, 1964IndiaEmployment

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

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

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

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

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 at the SC of India

Andhra Pradesh Excise Act, 1968IndiaEmployment

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

Andhra Pradesh Habitual Offenders Rules, 1965IndiaSegregation/separation

Provides for sending a prisoners suffering from leprosy to a leprosy asylum. Active rule, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Andhra Pradesh Indian Liquor & Foreign Liquor Rules, 1970IndiaEmployment

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

Andhra Pradesh Medical Practitioners Registration Act, 1968IndiaEmployment

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

Andhra Pradesh Municipalities Act, 1965IndiaSegregation/separation

Not eligible to stand for election or continue on a post in the municipality if suffering from leprosy and also to expel persons affected from market places leading to segregation and denial of political participation. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Andhra Pradesh Prevention of Begging Act, 1977IndiaSegregation/separation

Removal of people affected by leprosy from beggary homes to leprosy asylums. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Andhra Pradesh Public Libraries Act, 1969IndiaEmployment

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

Andhra Pradesh Universities Act, 1991IndiaSegregation/separation

Suffering from leprosy is a ground for disqualification from nomination or membership of any authority of the University and also removal from a position of authority. Active law, under challenge in the PIL in the SC of India

Assam Prevention of Begging Act, 1964IndiaSegregation/separation

Removal of people affected by leprosy from beggary homes to leprosy asylums. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915IndiaSegregation/separation

Suffering from contagious leprosy is a ground for disqualification from nomination or membership of any authority of the University and also removal from a position of authority for non-teaching staff. Active law, under challenge in the PIL in the SC of India

Bangalore Metro Railway (Carriage and Ticket) Rules, 2011IndiaPublic transportation

Restriction on travel of persons with leprosy. Active rule, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Bengal Vagrancy Act, 1943IndiaSegregation/separation

Separation of people affected by leprosy from other vagrants in the home. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Bharathiar University Act, 1981IndiaSegregation/separation

Suffering from leprosy is a ground for disqualification from nomination or membership of any authority of the University. Active law, under challenge in the PIL in the SC of India

Bharathidasan University Act, 1981IndiaSegregation/separation

Suffering from leprosy is a ground for disqualification from nomination or membership of any authority of the University and also removal from a position of authority. Active law, under challenge in the PIL in the SC of India

Bihar Document Writers Licensing Rules, 1968IndiaEmployment

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

Bihar Prevention Of Beggary Act, 1951IndiaSegregation/separation

Maybe segregated on the grounds infectious and contagious diseases, which ordinarily includes leprosy. Active law, under challenge in the PIL in the SC of India

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

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

Cabinet decision no. 28 of 2010United Arab EmiratesImmigration related laws

People affected by leprosy are not allowed to enter the country and any person diagnosed with leprosy is deported.

Chennai Metro Railway (Carriage and Ticket) Rules, 2014IndiaPublic transportation

Restriction on travel of persons with leprosy. Active rule, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Chhattisgarh Municipalities Act, 1961IndiaVoting related

Not eligible to stand for election if suffering from an infectious form of leprosy leading to segregation and denial of political participation. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

CitizenshipUSAImmigration related laws

People affected by leprosy are inadmissible

City of Rangoon Municipal Act, 1922MyanmarSegregation/separation

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

Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation Act, 1981IndiaSegregation/separation

Duty to expel persons suffering from leprosy from market areas leading to segregation. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954IndiaVoting related

Not eligible to stand for election or continue in office if suffering from leprosy leading to segregation and denial of political participation. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957IndiaSegregation/separation

Duty to expel persons suffering from leprosy from market areas leading to segregation. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Delhi Panchayat Raj Act, 1954IndiaVoting related

Not eligible to stand for election or continue in office if suffering from leprosy leading to segregation and denial of political participation. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

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

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

Delhi Prisons (Treatment of Convicts Sentenced to Simple Imprisonment, Death, Female Prisoners, Youthful Prisoners, Leper Prisoners and Lunatic Prisoners) Rules, 1988IndiaSegregation/separation

Provides for the segregation and separation of prisoners affected by leprosy and destruction of clothing and bedding used by such prisoner. Active rule, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939PakistanMarriage/Divorce

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”

Dr B.R Ambedkar Open University Act, 1982IndiaSegregation/separation

Suffering from leprosy is a ground for disqualification from nomination or membership of any authority of the University. Active law, under challenge in the PIL in the SC of India

Dravidian University Act, 1997IndiaSegregation/separation

Suffering from leprosy is a ground for disqualification from nomination or membership of any authority of the University. Active law, under challenge in the PIL in the SC of India

Employment Service Act (Article 48)TaiwanImmigration related laws

Based on the Regulations Governing Management of the Health Examination of Employed Aliens, No visa, employment permit or extension of employment permit shall be issued to any individual failing in any one item of the health examination.

Family Courts (Patna High Court) Rules, 2000]IndiaMarriage/Divorce

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

Goa University Act, 1984IndiaSegregation/separation

Suffering from contagious leprosy is a ground for disqualification from nomination or membership of any authority of the University and also removal from a position of authority for non-teaching staff and academic staff. Active law, under challenge in the PIL in the SC of India

Goa, Daman and Diu Prevention of Begging Act, 1972IndiaSegregation/separation

Removal of people affected by leprosy from beggary homes to leprosy asylums. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Act, 1955IndiaVoting related

People affected by leprosy are not eligible to stand for election. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Haryana Prevention of Beggary Act, 1971IndiaSegregation/separation

Removal of people affected by leprosy from beggary homes to leprosy asylums. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Haryana Shri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Act, 1991IndiaSegregation/separation

Disqualification from membership on the Board for persons suffering with contagious leprosy. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Hindu Marriage (High Court of Meghalaya) Rules 2013IndiaMarriage/Divorce

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

Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Act, 1997IndiaSegregation/separation

Disqualification from membership and removal from continuation on the Board for persons suffering from leprosy. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Immigrant visaPhilippinesImmigration related laws

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

Immigration Act, B.E. 2522 (1979)ThailandImmigration related laws

Excludes people diagnosed with leprosy from entering and taking up residency in the Kingdom

Immigration Control Act 7 of 1993NamibiaImmigration related laws

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

Infectious Disease Act, 1977SingaporeSegregation/separation

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

Inland Steam Vessels (Madhya Pradesh) Rules, 1962IndiaPublic transportation

Restriction and separation of person suffering from leprosy aboard vessels. Active rule, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Internal Security ActSingaporeSegregation/separation

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.

Jammu and Kashmir Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1999IndiaMarriage/Divorce

Suffering from leprosy is a ground for divorce. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Jammu and Kashmir Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1960IndiaMarriage/Divorce

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

Jammu and Kashmir Hindu Marriage Act, 1980IndiaMarriage/Divorce

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

Jammu and Kashmir Motor Vehicles Act, 1998IndiaSegregation/separation

People affected by leprosy are not eligible to obtain a driving license or drive a public service vehicle

Jammu and Kashmir Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Act, 2000IndiaSegregation/separation

Disqualification from membership on the Board for persons suffering with contagious leprosy. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Jammu and Kashmir Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Act, 1988IndiaSegregation/separation

Disqualification from membership on the Board for persons suffering with contagious leprosy. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Jawaharlal Nehru University Act, 1966IndiaSegregation/separation

Suffering from contagious leprosy is a ground for disqualification from nomination or membership of any authority of the University and also removal from a position of authority for non-teaching staff and academic staff. Active law, under challenge in the PIL in the SC of India

Karnataka Municipalities (Regulation and Inspection of Lodging and Boarding Houses) (Model) Bye-Laws, 1966IndiaSegregation/separation

No person affected by leprosy to be allowed inside, to occupy, handle or work in the designated areas under the Act. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Karnataka Municipalities Act, 1964IndiaSegregation/separation

Duty to expel persons suffering from leprosy from market areas leading to segregation. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Karnataka Rajya Dr Gangubai Hangal Sangeetha Mattu Pradarshaka Kalegala Vishwavidyalaya Act, 2009IndiaSegregation/separation

Removal of persons affected from membership of the university. Active law, under challenge in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) being heard in the Supreme Court (SC) of India on discriminatory laws against persons affected by leprosy.

Karnataka Samskrita Vishwavidyalaya Act, 2009IndiaSegregation/separation

Removal of persons affected from membership of the university. Active law, under challenge in the PIL in the SC of India

Kerala Document Writers’ Licence Rules, 1960IndiaEmployment

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

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

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

Kerala Habitual Offenders Rules, 1963IndiaSegregation/separation

Provides for a registered offender to be sent to a leprosy asylum on his/her choice with restriction of movement out of there. Active rule, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Kerala Kahadi and Village Industries Board Act, 1957IndiaEmployment

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

Kerala Places of Public Resort Rules, 1965IndiaSegregation/separation

Restriction on allowance of people affected by leprosy in public resorts and for mandatory reporting to health officer. Active rule, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Law no. 76-03SenegalSegregation/separation

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.

Law no.131, 1946EgyptSegregation/separation

Has not been enforced since 1984

Leper Enactment Act 1926MalaysiaSegregation/separation

Compulsory notification and isolation of leprosy patients

Lepers Act 1937DominicaSegregation/separation

Compulsory segregation of people affected by leprosy

Lepers Ordinance, 1919MaltaImmigration related laws

Amended by: XI. 1953.3;L.N. 46 of 1965LVIII. 1974.68;L.N. 148 of 1975;VIII. 1990.3;V. 2007.25;L.N. 346 of 2008.

Leprosy Suppression Ordinance, 1923Papua New GuineaSegregation/separation

Forced segregation and isolation of leprosy patients

Loi 98-036MaliSegregation/separation

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

Madhya Bharat Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple Act, 1953IndiaSegregation/separation

Disqualification from membership on the Board for persons suffering with contagious leprosy and removal of any panda (pandit working at the temple) if suffering from leprosy. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Madhya Pradesh Bhiksha Vrittinivaran Adhiniyam, 1973IndiaSegregation/separation

Removal of people affected by leprosy from beggary homes to leprosy asylums. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Madhya Pradesh Gram Panchayat (Regulation of Slaughter House) Rules, 1998IndiaSegregation/separation

Restrictions on persons suffering from leprosy to enter slaughter house premises. Active rule, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Madras Panchayats Act,1958IndiaVoting related

Not eligible to stand for election or continue in office if suffering from leprosy leading to segregation and denial of political participation. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Madras University Act, 1923IndiaSegregation/separation

Suffering from contagious leprosy is a ground for disqualification from nomination or membership of any authority of the University and also removal from a position of authority. Active law, under challenge in the PIL in the SC of India

Madurai- Kamaraj University Act, 1965IndiaSegregation/separation

Suffering from leprosy is a ground for disqualification from nomination or membership of any authority of the University. Active law, under challenge in the PIL in the SC of India

Maharashtra Prevention of Begging Act, 1959IndiaSegregation/separation

Removal of people affected by leprosy from beggary homes to leprosy asylums. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Metro Railways (Carriage and Ticket) Rules, 2014IndiaPublic transportation

Restriction on travel of persons with leprosy. Active rule, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Mother Teresa Women’s University Act, 1984IndiaSegregation/separation

Suffering from leprosy is a ground for disqualification from nomination or membership of any authority of the University. Active law, under challenge in the PIL in the SC of India

Nagarjuna University Act, 1976IndiaSegregation/separation

Suffering from contagious leprosy is a ground for disqualification from nomination or membership of any authority of the University and also removal from a position of authority for non-teaching staff and academic staff. Active law, under challenge in the PIL in the SC of India

Nathdwara Temple Act, 1959IndiaSegregation/separation

Disqualification from membership on the Board for persons suffering from leprosy. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

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

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 review

Non-immigrant or immigrant visaUSAImmigration related laws

People affected by leprosy are not eligible for visas

North-Eastern Hill University Act, 1973IndiaSegregation/separation

Suffering from contagious leprosy is a ground for disqualification from nomination or membership of any authority of the University and also removal from a position of authority for non-teaching staff and academic staff. Active law, under challenge in the PIL in the SC of India

Notifiable diseaseUSAImmigration related laws
Nurses and Midwives Act, 1953IndiaEmployment

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

On the Education of the Leper, 1960NigerSegregation/separation

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

Orissa (Licensing of) Deed Writers’ Rules, 1979IndiaEmployment

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

Orissa Municipal Act, 1950IndiaSegregation/separation

Leprosy patients are not eligible to stand for election or continue in a post in the municipality and can also be expelled from market places. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Orissa Municipal Corporation Act, 2003IndiaVoting related

Not eligible to stand in elections of a corporator if affected by leprosy at the time of nomination leading to segregation and denial of political participation. Active law, under challenge in the PIL in the SC of India

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

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

Osmania University Act, 1959IndiaSegregation/separation

Suffering from leprosy is a ground for disqualification from nomination or membership of any authority of the University and also removal from a position of authority. Active law, under challenge in the PIL in the SC of India

Pakistan Fish Inspection and Quality Control Act, 1997PakistanEmployment

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

Pondicherry Excise Rules, 1970IndiaEmployment

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

Pondicherry University Act, 1985IndiaSegregation/separation

Suffering from leprosy is a ground for disqualification from nomination or membership of any authority of the University and also removal from a position of authority for non-teaching staff and academic staff. Active law, under challenge in the PIL in the SC of India

Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University Act, 1985IndiaSegregation/separation

Suffering from leprosy is a ground for disqualification from nomination or membership of any authority of the University. Active law, under challenge in the PIL in the SC of India

Prisons Act, 1933SingaporeSegregation/separation

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.

Puducherry Municipalities Act, 1973IndiaSegregation/separation

Duty to expel persons suffering from leprosy from market areas leading to segregation. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Punjab Municipal Corporation Act, 1976IndiaSegregation/separation

Duty to expel persons suffering from leprosy from market areas leading to segregation. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Railways Act, 1906SingaporePublic transportation

Persons suffering from leprosy are not allowed to travel by railway

Republic Act No. 4073, 1964PhilippinesSegregation/separation

Segregation and isolation of persons affected by leprosy.

Shri Sanwaliaji Temple Act, 1992IndiaSegregation/separation

Disqualification from membership on the Board for persons suffering from leprosy. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Act, 2008IndiaSegregation/separation

Disqualification from membership on the Board for persons suffering with contagious leprosy. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Sri Krishnadevaraya University Act, 1981IndiaSegregation/separation

Suffering from contagious leprosy is a ground for disqualification from nomination or membership of any authority of the University and also removal from a position of authority for non-teaching staff and academic staff. Active law, under challenge in the PIL in the SC of India

Sri Venkateswara Vedic University Act, 2006IndiaSegregation/separation

Suffering from leprosy is a ground for disqualification from nomination or membership of any authority of the University. Active law, under challenge in the PIL in the SC of India

Statute Law Chapter 238 Lepers Act, 1928BahamasEmployment
Tamil Nadu Excise Act, 1971IndiaEmployment

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

Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959IndiaSegregation/separation

Disqualification from membership or continuation on the Trust for persons suffering from leprosy. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Tamil Nadu Prevention of Begging Act, 1945IndiaSegregation/separation

Removal of persons affected by leprosy from beggary homes and/or juvenile homes to leprosy asylums for indefinite periods. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Tamil University Act, 1982IndiaSegregation/separation

Removal of persons affected from membership of the university. Active law, under challenge in the PIL in the SC of India

Telangana Micro Brewery Rules, 2015IndiaEmployment

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

Telugu University Act, 1985IndiaSegregation/separation

Suffering from leprosy is a ground for disqualification from nomination or membership of any authority of the University. Active law, under challenge in the PIL in the SC of India

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

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

The Immigration ActBarbadosImmigration related laws

In computing the period of residence required for the acquisition of the status of permanent resident, no period may be counted during which a person is confined to a prison or is an inmate of a hospital for treatment of leprosy or mental disorder.

The Leper’s Ordinance, 1901Sri LankaSegregation/separation

A cabinet paper has been handed over to the Ministry of Health and is currently being reviewed by the legal department of the Ministry of health prior to submission.

The Leprosy Act, 1949JamaicaSegregation/separation

Compulsory detention of leprosy patients

The Rajasthan Rehabilitation of Beggars or Indigents Act, 2012IndiaSegregation/separation

Removal of people affected by leprosy from beggary homes to leprosy asylums. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

The Telangana Prevention of Begging Act, 1977IndiaSegregation/separation

Removal of people affected by leprosy from beggary homes to leprosy asylums. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Travancore Cochin Public Health Act, 1955IndiaSegregation/separation

Allows for the segregation of person suffering from leprosy from public conveyances, schools, colleges, public libraries, reading rooms and creation of separate segregation areas. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

University of Health Sciences Act, 1986IndiaSegregation/separation

Suffering from leprosy is a ground for disqualification from nomination or membership of any authority of the University. Active law, under challenge in the PIL in the SC of India

University of Hyderabad Act, 1974IndiaSegregation/separation

Suffering from contagious leprosy is a ground for disqualification from nomination or membership of any authority of the University and also removal from a position of authority for non-teaching staff and academic staff. Active law, under challenge in the PIL in the SC of India

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

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

Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Beggary Act, 1975IndiaSegregation/separation

Removal of people affected by leprosy from beggary homes to leprosy asylums. Active law, under challenge in the PIL at the SC of India

Visva Bharati Act, 1951IndiaSegregation/separation

Removal of teaching or non-teaching academic staff on the grounds of having contagious leprosy. Active law, under challenge in the PIL in the SC of India