As per the HIV/AIDS Act, a person between the age of 12 and 18 years, who has sufficient maturity in understanding and managing the affairs of his HIV or AIDS-affected family, shall be competent to act as a guardian of another sibling below 18 years of age.


This provision will be applicable in the matters relating to admission to educational establishments, operating bank accounts, managing property, care, and treatment.


The discrimination against people with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) could also lead to imprisonment of up to two years or a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh.