Section 38

In force Act 16 of 2017 As on 21 Oct 2026

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Act 16 of 2017

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Section 38 of HIV/AIDS Act 2017. Whoever fails to comply with any order given by an Ombudsman within such time as may be specified in such order, under section 26, shall be liable to pay a fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees and in case the failure continues, with an additional fine which may extend to five thousand rupees

Whoever fails to comply with any order given by an Ombudsman within such time as may be specified in such order, under section 26, shall be liable to pay a fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees and in case the failure continues, with an additional fine which may extend to five thousand rupees for every day during which such failure continues.
Section 38, HIV/AIDS Act 2017 (Act 16 of 2017).

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s. 26

Questions about Section 38

How do I find court cases under Section 38 of the HIV/AIDS Act 2017?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: HIV Aids Act 2017 38, section 38 HIV Aids Act 2017, section 38 of the HIV/AIDS Act 2017. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 38 of the HIV/AIDS Act 2017, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 26, so none of them can safely be read on its own.

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.

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