The Lepers (Gujarat Repeal) Act, 1990
The Lepers (Gujarat Repeal) Act, 1990
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This Act officially repeals the Lepers Act of 1898 within the state of Gujarat, thereby ending the legal framework that previously allowed for the detention of individuals in leper asylums. It specifically discharges anyone currently held in such facilities and annuls any restrictions on their freedom of movement or ability to pursue trade and employment. The legislation matters because it removes discriminatory legal barriers, ensuring that individuals affected by leprosy are no longer subject to state-imposed confinement or occupational bans, effectively modernizing the legal treatment of leprosy patients in the region.
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