health · In Force

Epidemic Diseases Act 1897

2020 (COVID context): attacks on healthcare workers criminalised, 7-year imprisonment + fine, property damage compensation, central government empowered to act.

Amended: 2020
Ministry: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

Key provisions and changes

Attacks on healthcare workers criminalised
7-year imprisonment
Property damage compensation
Central government empowerment
Applied during COVID-19