• siddharth tiwari
• Dr. Anjuli Sharma
• Dr. Vinod Kankar

The legislative framework that governs the rights of mentally disabled individuals in India is the subject of this analytical study. It examines the development of mental health laws from colonial times to the present, with a particular emphasis on critical statutes like the Mental Healthcare Act of 2017, which represents a substantial transition to a rights-based approach to mental health care. The research investigates the extent to which this Act is consistent with international human rights standards, with a particular emphasis on its safeguarding of the rights of mental health patients, such as the right to access quality care, autonomy, and the ability to live with dignity.Additionally, the research underscores the obstacles associated with the implementation of these policies, including the stigma surrounding mental illness, inadequate infrastructure, and a lack of awareness. The study also evaluates the roles of a variety of stakeholders, such as government bodies, mental health professionals, and advocacy organizations, in the enforcement of these rights. The study identifies voids in the current legal framework and provides recommendations for policy reforms by examining case studies and legal precedents. The results emphasize the necessity of a comprehensive approach to mental health legislation that not only prioritizes the effective provision of mental health services but also addresses legal rights. Advocating for improved legal safeguards and improved support systems for individuals with mental health conditions, this study contributes to the ongoing discussion regarding mental health law reform in India.

Laws, Mentally Ill Persons, India, Rights

"Analytical Study on Laws Relating To Rights Of Mentally Ill Persons In India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 8, page no.f658-f664, August-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2408680.pdf

"Analytical Study on Laws Relating To Rights Of Mentally Ill Persons In India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 8, page no. ppf658-f664, August-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2408680.pdf