Supreme Court Issues Notice to Union Government on Blood Donation Policy Excluding Gay Men and Transgenders

Aug 2, 2024, 09:07 AM

The Supreme Court of India issued a formal notice to the Union Government on August 2, 2024, in response to a petition challenging the exclusion of gay men, transgenders, and women sex workers from donating blood. The notice seeks the central government's response to the plea, which argues that the current regulations are discriminatory and violate the fundamental rights of these groups. The petition, filed in Delhi, highlights the need for an inclusive approach to blood donation policies.