Section 78: Proceedings before Board to be judicial proceedings

Q: What does Section 78 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (MHA 2017) deal with?

Section 78 MHA 2017 pertains to "Proceedings before Board to be judicial proceedings". It is part of the The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 78 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (MHA 2017) governs proceedings before Board to be judicial proceedings. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 78 MHA 2017 still in force?

Yes, Section 78 of the The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 78 MHA 2017?

धारा 78 MHA 2017 is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 78 of the The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. Section 78 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (MHA 2017) governs proceedings before Board to be judicial proceedings. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 78 MHA 2017?

Dhara 78 MHA 2017 is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 78 of the The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 78 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (MHA 2017) governs proceedings before Board to be judicial proceedings. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 78 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017?

Cite as: "Section 78, The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (MHA 2017)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, 2017, § 78 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017

Chapter XIME — ntal Health Review Boards

Section 78

Proceedings before Board to be judicial proceedings

- All proceedings before the Board shall be deemed to be judicial proceedings within the meaning of sections 193, 219 and 228 of the Indian Penal Code.

Related Sections

§77

Applications to Board

Constitution of Mental Health Review Boards

Terms and conditions of service of chairperson and members of Board

MHA 2017

§76

Decisions of Authority and Board

MHA 2017

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The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017

Chapter XIME — ntal Health Review Boards

Section 78

Proceedings before Board to be judicial proceedings

- All proceedings before the Board shall be deemed to be judicial proceedings within the meaning of sections 193, 219 and 228 of the Indian Penal Code.