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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15 - 225

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