Section 96: Effect of Act on other laws

Q: What does Section 96 of The Mental Health Act, 1987 (TMHA) deal with?

Section 96 TMHA pertains to "Effect of Act on other laws". It is part of the The Mental Health Act, 1987, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 96 of The Mental Health Act, 1987 (TMHA) governs effect of Act on other laws. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 96 TMHA still in force?

Yes, Section 96 of the The Mental Health Act, 1987 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 96 TMHA?

धारा 96 TMHA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 96 of the The Mental Health Act, 1987. Section 96 of The Mental Health Act, 1987 (TMHA) governs effect of Act on other laws. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 96 TMHA?

Dhara 96 TMHA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 96 of the The Mental Health Act, 1987. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 96 of The Mental Health Act, 1987 (TMHA) governs effect of Act on other laws. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 96 of The Mental Health Act, 1987?

Cite as: "Section 96, The Mental Health Act, 1987 (TMHA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Mental Health Act, 1987, 1987, § 96 (India).

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The Mental Health Act, 1987

Chapter XMIS — cellaneous

Section 96

Effect of Act on other laws

.The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force and to the extent of such inconsistency that other law shall be deemed to have no effect.