SC lawyer KC Kaushik explains the Epidemic Diseases Act 1897

The Centre has invoked a 123-year-old Epidemic Diseases Act, which has been historically used to contain the spread of various diseases. A decision was taken at a Cabinet Secretary meeting that states and Union Territories should invoke provisions of Section 2 of the Act, which will make the Health Ministry advisories enforceable. SC lawyer KC Kaushik explains the Epidemic Diseases Act 1897 and its section 2. Watch the report to know more.