Assembly passes two Bills removing ‘leprosy’ references from State Laws
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Why in news
The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed two amendment Bills to remove discriminatory references to leprosy-affected individuals from state laws following a Supreme Court order.
Background
Endowments Minister Anam Ramnarayana Reddy moved the amendments, including the Sri Venkateswara Vedic University (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The move is part of a time-bound program to ensure constitutional equality for leprosy-affected citizens.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillSri Venkateswara Vedic University (Amendment) Bill, 2026: Passed by Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly
- FactThe amendments aim to remove discriminatory references to leprosy-affected individuals from state laws
- PostAnam Ramnarayana Reddy: Endowments Minister of Andhra Pradesh
For Mains
Q. Discuss the constitutional necessity of removing discriminatory legal provisions against marginalized groups to ensure the principle of equality as enshrined in the Indian Constitution.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Constitutional mandate: Aligning state legislation with the right to equality and dignity under Article 14 and 21
- Legislative reform: Transitioning from exclusionary historical legal frameworks to inclusive governance for leprosy-affected communities
Keywords: Constitutional equality · Discriminatory legislation · Social inclusion · Legislative amendment · Right to dignity
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