December 3, 2025
NHRC Highlights 97 Discriminatory Laws Against Leprosy-Affected in India Before Supreme Court
NHRC informs the Supreme Court that 97 Central and State laws still discriminate against people affected by leprosy. These laws restrict them from jobs, public transport, and public spaces, worsening stigma. The NHRC urges the government to remove such provisions and improve support for affected persons.