Section 38

Vacancies, etc., not to invalidate proceedings of Central Authority.

The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017

  • Act 10 of 2017
  • Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
  • Department of Health and Family Welfare
About this Act

An Act to provide for mental healthcare and services for persons with mental illness and to protect, promote and fulfil the rights of such persons during delivery of mental healthcare and services and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

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    No act or proceeding of the Central Authority shall be invalid merely by reason of—
         (a) any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of, the Authority; or
         (b) any defect in the appointment of a person as a member of the Authority; or
         (c) any irregularity in the procedure of the Authority not affecting the merits of the case.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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