Quick Navigation
Section 108 - Mental Healthcare Act, 2017
108. Punishment for contravention of provisions of the Act or rules or regulations made thereunder.-
Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of this Act, or of any rule or regulation made thereunder shall for first contravention be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with a fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees or with both, and for any subsequent contravention with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with fine which shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees but which may extend to five lakh rupees or with both.
Related Sections
- Section 80: Proceedings before Board
- Section 111: Power of Central Government to issue directions
- Section 123: Power of State Authority to make regulations
- Section 89: Admission and treatment of persons with mental illness, with high support needs, in mental health establishment, up to thirty days (supported admission)
- Section 3: Determination of mental illness
Related Acts
* Only for reference.