Section 23: Detention of lunatics pending removal to asylum

Indian Lunacy Act 1912Union territory Act of Chandigarh · Act 4 of 1912

When any reception order has been made under Sec. 7, 10, 14, or 15, the Magistrate may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, direct that the lunatic, pending his removal to an asylum, be detained in suitable custody in such place as the Magistrate thinks fit.

Reception and detention of criminal lunatics

Where this provision sits

Act	Indian Lunacy Act 1912
Section	23
Marginal note	Detention of lunatics pending removal to asylum
Jurisdiction	Union territory of Chandigarh
Status	In force as published by the source

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