Vidhi Codex

Bare Act

The Bihar Medical Service Institution and Person Protection Act, 2011

Health201110 sections

This law protects citizens working in or visiting medical service institutions within Bihar by criminalizing violence and intimidation against healthcare workers. It applies to all medical service personnel including doctors, nurses, paramedics, hospital staff, ambulance drivers, and medical departments across public and private healthcare facilities. The Act establishes severe punishments ranging from imprisonment to fines for anyone who obstructs medical services, assaults healthcare workers, damages hospital property, or interferes with patient care. It matters because it reinforces public order in healthcare settings, ensures medical professionals can provide services without fear, and upholds citizens' right to emergency medical care by addressing increasing incidents of violence and disruption targeting India's healthcare system.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  3. 2. Definitions.
  4. 3. Offence.
  5. 4. Penalty.
  6. 5. Cognizance of offence.
  7. 6. Investigation.
  8. 7. Recovery of loss for the damage caused to be property.
  9. 8. Act not in derogation of any other law.
  10. 9. Rule Making Power.

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