the Patna High Court has given the Bihar government “one last chance” to submit its response by April 7 on the implementation of the provisions of the Mental Health Act 2017 in the state. the bank of Chief Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice S. Kumar it has also requested the Union of India to submit … Read more
PATNA: Expressing shock and disgust at the lack of a mental health authority in Bihar despite such provisions in the Mental Health Care Act 2017, and the increasing need for mental health services in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic 19, the Patna High Court has instructed the chief state secretary to immediately take all … Read more
The Patna High Court has directed the Chief Secretary, Government of Biharto immediately take all necessary measures to ensure the establishment of the State Mental Health Authority as stipulated under Section 45 of the Mental Health Care Act, 2017. In a strongly worded order, the Bank of Chief Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice S. Kumar … Read more