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Supreme Court Orders NHRC to Enforce Mental Healthcare Act

10/29/2025

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On October 28, 2025, the Supreme Court of India directed the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to oversee implementation of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017.
The directive followed a 2018 petition by advocate Gaurav Kumar Bansal about treatment of mentally ill people in faith-based asylums, especially in Uttar Pradesh.
The court noted that Central and State Mental Health Authorities exist and that NHRC will monitor compliance to protect rights and dignity.

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On October 28, 2025, the Supreme Court of India directed the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to oversee implementation of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017.
The directive followed a 2018 petition by advocate Gaurav Kumar Bansal about treatment of mentally ill people in faith-based asylums, especially in Uttar Pradesh.
The court noted that Central and State Mental Health Authorities exist and that NHRC will monitor compliance to protect rights and dignity.