Section 36
Sentencing.
About this Act
An Act to provide for the prevention and control of the spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and for the protection of human rights of persons affected by the said virus and syndrome and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
In passing any order relating to sentencing, the HIV-positive status of the persons
in respect of whom such an order is passed shall be a relevant factor to be considered by the court to
determine the custodial place where such person shall be transferred to, based on the availability of proper
healthcare services at such place.