Lawgist95Prohibited procedures
(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the following treatments shall not be performed on any person with mental illness—
(a) electro-convulsive therapy without the use of muscle relaxants and anaesthesia;
(b) electro-convulsive therapy for minors;
(c) sterilisation of men or women, when such sterilisation is intended as a treatment for mental illness;
(d) chained in any manner or form whatsoever.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), if, in the opinion of psychiatrist in charge of a minor's treatment, electro-convulsive therapy is required, then, such treatment shall be done with the informed consent of the guardian and prior permission of the concerned Board.
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- 85 Admission of person with mental illness as independent patient in mental health establishment
- 86 Independent admission and treatment
- 87 Admission of minor
- 88 Discharge of independent patients
- 89 Admission and treatment of persons with mental illness, with high support needs, in mental health establishment, up to thirty days (supported admission)
- 90 Admission and treatment of persons with mental illness, with high support needs, in mental health establishment, beyond thirty days (supported admission beyond thirty days)
- 91 Leave of absence
- 92 Absence without leave or discharge
- 93 Transfer of persons with mental illness from one mental health establishment to another mental health establishment
- 94 Emergency treatment
- 95 Prohibited procedures
- 96 Restriction on psychosurgery for persons with mental illness
- 97 Restraints and seclusion
- 98 Discharge planning
- 99 Research
