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High Court of Judicature at Bombay Issues Rule in Public Interest Litigation Concerning Implementation of Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 — Found State Mental Health Framework Deficient and Patient Rights Violated. Court Recognized Need for Proper Constitution and Functioning of State Mental Health Authority Under Sections 45, 46, and 53 of Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, Based on Twelve-Year Incarceration of a Patient Abandoned by Family.

22 Mar 2024

The High Court of Judicature at Bombay considered a public interest litigation filed by a practicing psychiatrist highlighting the failure of the ment...

High Court

Bombay High Court Appoints Daughter as Legal Guardian of Mother Suffering from Alzheimer's Disease in Absence of Statutory Provision. Court Exercises Inherent and Parens Patriae Jurisdiction to Protect Rights of Mentally Ill Adult Under Article 21 of Constitution.

6 Oct 2023

The petitioner, Anushka Rajiv Mohite, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court seeking to be appointed as the legal guardian of her mother, ...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Interprets Scope of 'Child' under POCSO Act in Appeal Concerning Mentally Challenged Victim. Mental Age of Adult with Cerebral Palsy Considered for Applicability of Special Procedures under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.

1 Aug 2026

The case concerned a criminal appeal by the prosecutrix, a 38-year-old woman suffering from cerebral palsy (R. Hemiparesis), through her mother. An FI...

High Court

Bombay High Court Allows Daughter to Be Appointed Legal Guardian of Mother Suffering from Alzheimer's Disease — Recognizes Lacuna in Mental Health Act, 1987 and Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 for Guardianship of Mentally Ill Adults.

6 Oct 2023

The petitioner, Anushka Rajiv Mohite, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court seeking to be appointed as the legal guardian of her mother, ...

High Court

Bombay High Court Directs State of Goa to Implement Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 — Directions Issued for Constitution of Tribunals, Appointment of Officers, and Awareness Measures. The Court emphasized the need for full and effective implementation of the Act and Rules to protect the rights of senior citizens.

2 Aug 2019

The petitioner, Jatin Ramaiya, a fifth-year law student, addressed a letter dated 28 June 2009 to the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, complain...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Hears Public Interest Litigation on Unregulated Stem Cell Therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Court Examines Legality Under Drugs Act and Lays Down Permissibility of Such Therapies in Clinical Trial Settings Only.

1 Jan 1970

This Public Interest Litigation was filed by Yash Charitable Trust and others before the Supreme Court, raising concerns about the rampant promotion a...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Allows Applicant in Medical Treatment Withdrawal Case — CANH Held to Be Medical Treatment and Withdrawal Permitted Under Best Interest Principle. Right to Die with Dignity under Article 21 Recognised to Include Withholding of Life-Sustaining Treatment from Patient in Permanent Vegetative State.

1 Jan 1970

The matter arose from a tragic accident in 2013 when Harish Rana, then a 20-year-old engineering student, fell from the fourth floor of his accommodat...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Heard Appeal by Disabled Advocate Challenging Inadequate Compensation for Human Rights Violations During Arrest and Incarceration. High Court Enhanced Compensation and Issued Directions for Police Sensitization and CCTV Monitoring.

26 Jul 2026

The appellant, an advocate with 70% loco-motor disability (Becker Muscular Dystrophy) and autism, was arrested on 29.02.2020 based on an FIR for IPC o...

High Court

Bombay High Court Directs Medical Examination of Dementia Patient in Guardianship Petition Under Parens Patriae Jurisdiction. Son and Daughter Seek Guardian Appointment for Mother; Article 226 Petition Invoked to Protect Vulnerable Person.

15 Apr 2025

This matter involved a petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India invoking the doctrine of parens patriae by petitioners, who are t...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Commutes Death Sentence to Life Imprisonment for Mentally Ill Accused in Rape and Murder Case — Non-Compliance with Section 235(2) CrPC and Supervening Mental Illness Considered

12 Apr 2019

The Supreme Court of India heard a review petition filed by an accused (referred to as 'Accused X') against his conviction and death sentence for the ...

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