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HIV/AIDS Act 2017

Section 32

In force Act 16 of 2017 As on 19 Oct 2026

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Act 16 of 2017

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Section 32 of HIV/AIDS Act 2017. Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force, a person below the age of eighteen but not below twelve years, who has sufficient maturity of understanding and who is managing the affairs of his family affected by HIV and AIDS, shall be competent to act as guardian of othe

Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force, a person below the age of eighteen but not below twelve years, who has sufficient maturity of understanding and who is managing the affairs of his family affected by HIV and AIDS, shall be competent to act as guardian of other sibling below the age of eighteen years for the following purposes, namely :- (a) admission to educational establishments;

(b) care and protection;

(c) treatment;

(d) operating bank accounts;

(e) managing property; and (f) any other purpose that may be required to discharge his duties as a guardian.

Explanation .- For the purposes of this section, a family affected by HIV or AIDS means where both parents and the legal guardian is incapacitated due to HIV-related illness or AIDS or the legal guardian and parents are unable to discharge their duties in relation to such children. 56 of 2000. 104 of 1956.

Section 32, HIV/AIDS Act 2017 (Act 16 of 2017).

Questions about Section 32

How do I find court cases under Section 32 of the HIV/AIDS Act 2017?

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When was the HIV/AIDS Act 2017 enacted?

HIV/AIDS Act 2017 was enacted in 2017 as Act 16 of 2017. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

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