Notified minimum standards for different categories of mental health establishments: Center To Delhi HC
The High Court had earlier sought the response of the Centre and other respondents on the delay in implementation of provisions of the Act.;
New Delhi: 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".
The Centre has responded to the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) stating that the Government of India and the Delhi Government have not notified or issued any regulations regarding the minimum standards for different categories of mental health establishments and regulations on advanced directives.
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However, Petitioner Gaurav Kumar Bansal, Advocate and Mental Health Activist informed the Court that there are some irregularities in the said notification dated December 18, 2020.
The Division Bench headed by Chief Justice of Delhi High Court provided the liberty to the petitioner to challenge the same in accordance with law of the land before concerned authorities.
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