Mental Health Act 1987 description

India's Mental Health Act (MHA) 1987 is an act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the treatment and care of mentally ill persons, to make better provision with respect to their property and affairs and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

The reference material used for preparing this APP has been sourced from official government websites. A sincere attempt has been made to reproduce the Act as it is.

This APP is intended for educational, quick reference purpose ONLY. The users are requested to refer official documents for all medico-legal and clinical decision making purpose.