The HIV/AIDS prevention act was enacted by the Government of India to control and prevent the spread of AIDS and thus, securing the rights of the patients who suffer from HIV/AIDS. This act focused on protecting the patients as society ostracises the patients suffering from HIV/AIDS and there is a need to spread awareness related to AIDS/HIV. The bill was introduced in the Rajya Sabha in the year 2014. After a few changes to this bill, it was finally passed by the Rajya Sabha on 21st March 2017.