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Section 78 - Mental Healthcare Act, 2017

78. Proceedings before Board to be judicial proceedings.-

All proceedings before the Board shall be deemed to be judicial proceedings within the meaning of sections 193, 219 and 228 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).

Related Sections

Section 5: Advance directive
Section 18: Right to access mental healthcare
Section 56: Meetings of State Authority
Section 84: Grants by Central Government
Section 105: Question of mental illness in judicial process

Related Acts

Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
National Medical Commission Act, 2019
Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018
Major Port Authorities Act, 2021
Union Territory Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act, 2018

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