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The Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Act

39Penalty for breach of confidentiality in legal proceeding

Notwithstanding any action that may be taken under any law for the time being in force, whoever discloses information regarding the HIV status of a protected person which is obtained by him in the course of, or in relation to, any proceedings before any court, shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees unless such disclosure is pursuant to any order or direction of a court.

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