Section 92: Absence without leave or discharge

Q: What does Section 92 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (TMHA) deal with?

Section 92 TMHA pertains to "Absence without leave or discharge". It is part of the The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 92 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (TMHA) governs absence without leave or discharge. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 92 TMHA still in force?

Yes, Section 92 of the The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 92 TMHA?

धारा 92 TMHA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 92 of the The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. Section 92 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (TMHA) governs absence without leave or discharge. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 92 TMHA?

Dhara 92 TMHA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 92 of the The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 92 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (TMHA) governs absence without leave or discharge. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 92 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017?

Cite as: "Section 92, The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (TMHA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, § 92 (India).

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The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017

Chapter XIIA — dmission, Treatment and Discharge

Section 92

Absence without leave or discharge

- If any person to whom section 103 applies absents himself without leave or without discharge from the mental health establishment, he shall be taken into protection by any Police Officer at the request of the medical officer or mental health professional in-charge of the mental health establishment and shall be sent back to the mental health establishment immediately.