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3 years ago
My father is mentally ill but has criminal intent . Can we take action against him? If yes then how ?
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You may get him admitted to mentally retarded hospital.
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Ayantika Mondal @ Prime Legal
Responded 3 years ago
A.Hi,
He can be admitted to an institution if he is a danger to those around him, under the Mental Healthcare Act. Mental illness is a ground for defence, but does not indemnify the afflicted from being able to commit a crime, so you can complain to the police.
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He can be admitted to an institution if he is a danger to those around him, under the Mental Healthcare Act. Mental illness is a ground for defence, but does not indemnify the afflicted from being able to commit a crime, so you can complain to the police.
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Yes, you can file a complaint with the police. Under the Mental Healthcare Act, he can be admitted to a mental healthcare institution for treatment if he is a danger to those around him.
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Yes, you can file a complaint with the police. Under the Mental Healthcare Act, he can be admitted to a mental healthcare institution for treatment if he is a danger to those around him.
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