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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 30: Creating awareness about mental health and illness and reducing stigma associated with mental illness
- Section 81: Central Authority to appoint Expert Committee to prepare guidance document
- Section 20: Right to protection from cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Section 44: Meetings of Central Authority
- Section 119: Protection of action taken in good faith
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