On Exclusion Of Transgenders, Gays From Blood Donation, A Notice To Centre

The 2017 guideline excludes transgender persons, men having sex with men (MSM) , and female sex workers from being blood donors.

The Supreme Court today sought a response from the government on a plea challenging the guidelines that exclude transgenders, gay and sex workers from donating blood.

A bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud issued notices to the Union government, National Aids Control Organisation and National Blood Transfusion Council.

The top court was hearing a plea filed by activist Sharif D Rangnekar challenging the 2017 guidelines.