Patna HC Stresses Compliance With Mental Healthcare Act as 1.26 Lakh Seek Counselling
Noting that 1,26,000 individuals have sought mental health counselling in recent years, the Patna High Court has called for comprehensive reforms in the state's mental healthcare system, stressing the need for stronger infrastructure, rehabilitation, and strict legal compliance.
According to the news reports, while hearing a suo motu public interest litigation (PIL), a bench led by K Vinod Chandran and Justice Harish Kumar examined the state’s mental healthcare framework, drawing attention to deficiencies in infrastructure and statutory compliance. The proceedings were initiated following an inspection by the Bihar State Legal Services Authority, which highlighted concerns at the Bihar Institute of Mental Health and Allied Sciences.
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1.26 Lakh Seek Counselling: Patna HC pushes for compliance with Mental Healthcare Act 2017
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