Monday, October 20, 2025

The law on mental illness

 

Summary Table

AspectLaw/ProvisionKey Principle
Mental healthcare rightsMHCA, 2017Rights-based, decriminalizes suicide, introduces advance directives
Disability rightsRPwD Act, 2016Equal opportunity and non-discrimination
Criminal liabilityIPC §84Defense of unsoundness of mind
InsuranceMHCA §21(4) + IRDAI CircularMental health parity in insurance
Employment protectionRPwD Act + SC judgmentsNon-arbitrary termination
Judicial oversightMHRBsProtection of patient autonomy

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