Section 39
Penalty for breach of confidentiality in legal proceeding.
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.
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.