Petition filed by Naz Foundation alleges discrimination against HIV affected children; Apex Court issues notice to the centre and states

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the centre and all the states on a petition filed by the NGO Naaz Foundation seeking to declare HIV affected children as a disadvantaged group under the Right of Education Act to ensure they got education without discrimination.Alleging that children living with or affected by HIV/AIDS are denied admission, suspended and even expelled from schools,...