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Mental health act 2017

   Abstract   The Mental Healthcare Act (MHCA) 2017 has been recently enacted with the objectives of providing mental health services and securing of rights of the persons with mental illness. Mental conditions due to abuse of alcohol or drugs have been included in the definition of mental illness. However, these conditions present some unique and […]

mental health act

CHAPTER XI MENTAL HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION (sec. 73 to 93)   86. All proceedings before the Commission and the Board, shall be deemed to be judicial proceedings within the meaning of sections 193, 219 and 228 of the Indian Penal code. 91. (4) If the mental health establishment does not comply with the orders or directions […]