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SC directs NHRC to monitor treatment of persons placed in faith-based ment
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and R Mahadevan transferred a 2018 plea that sought directions for the immediate release, care and treatment of persons with mental illness confined in a faith-based asylum at Badaun, Uttar Pradesh, to the NHRC.
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Delhi HC issues notice to Delhi govt on plea seeking implementation of Men
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to the Delhi Government and others on a petition seeking direction regarding implementation of the Mental Healthcare Act 2017 and the rules framed thereunder in the educational institutions particularly at the
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Centre has notified 'minimum standards for different categories of mental
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 5 (ANI): The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday informed the Delhi High Court that the Central government has notified the "minimum standards for different categories of mental health establishments and regulations on advance directive".
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SC grants time to Centre to file response on plea to prevent suicides
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 16 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday granted additional time to the Central government to file its response in a petition seeking direction to formulate and implement a public health programme to prevent and reduce suicides in the country.
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Cinema as a medium to create awareness on mental health issues
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi,[India] November 5, 2017(ANI): The second day of the 21st WFMH World Congress witnessed discussions on cinema and mental health; and the proper operationalisation of the soon to be implemented Mental Healthcare Act 2017.
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