Mental Healthcare Act — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

Sheela Barse v. State of Maharashtra

1993

This landmark case brought national attention to the deplorable conditions in mental health institutions and established the constitutional obligation to provide humane treatment…

Gaurav Jain v. Union of India

1997

This case further strengthened the constitutional foundation for mental healthcare rights by emphasizing the state's duty to provide comprehensive healthcare services including…