Stigmatization of Mental Health – An Overview of Mental Health Laws and Forensic Psychiatry in India
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2020-03
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Indian Journal of Law and Justice
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Chakraborty, Gangotri
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University of North Bengal
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Basnet, S., & Tamang, M. (2020). Stigmatization of Mental Health – An Overview of Mental Health Laws and Forensic Psychiatry in India. Indian Journal of Law and Justice, 11(1, Part-III), 15–225. https://ir.nbu.ac.in/handle/123456789/4016
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In our country the concept of Mental Health is often attached with stigma and
prejudication. The lack of mental health literacy among people has led to the violation
of human rights and discrimination. People suffering from mental disorder are
categorically called mad or lunatics. Mental Health legislation is indispensable in
protecting the rights and dignity of persons with Mental Disorders. Forensic psychiatry
is a branch of psychiatry that applies both scientific and clinical expertise in legal
proceedings. It plays an important role in assisting judiciary. Since, there is no separate
specialization for Forensic psychiatry in India it is in a toddler stage. This paper
presents the overall approach of the Indian legislation towards mental health and the
present state of forensic psychiatry in India.
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11
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1, Part-III
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0976-3570
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15 - 225