Supreme Court of India

Pankaj Sinha v. Union of India and Others

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Bench Dipak Misra, A. M. Khanwilkar and Dr. D. Y. Chandrachud JJ.
Decided 14 September 2018

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What the Court ordered

We hold that Sections 16(l)(iv) and 17 (l)(b) of the Act are not violative of Article 14 of the Constitution.

Judgment, page 11

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Constitution of India – Art.32 – Protection of leprosy affected persons and their family members – Petitioner sought directions for the Union of India and the States to conduct periodic national survey for determining new cases relating to detection rate of leprosy and to conduct regular and sustainable massive awareness campaigns for the general public to dispel the fear associated with leprosy and support and encourage the people afflicted by the said disease to lead a life of equality and dignity – Held: Following directions were issued: (i) Union of India and the States to undertake…

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