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HIV Law in Nepal: Rights, Provisions, and Legal Consequences

This article explores the provisions related to HIV in Nepal’s Muluki Penal Code, 2074 (2017), which criminalizes intentional transmission of the virus, addresses negligence, and protects the rights of people living with HIV. The law ensures that HIV-positive individuals are held accountable for reckless transmission while also safeguarding their rights in healthcare, employment, and social settings. The provisions also address abortion rights for HIV-positive women and penalties for rape involving HIV transmission.