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The Gujarat Medicare Service Persons and Medicare Service Institutions (Prevention of Violence and Damage or Loss of Property) Act, 2012

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This law protects healthcare workers and medical facilities in Gujarat from violence and property damage. It applies to doctors, nurses, students, and staff working in hospitals, nursing homes, and mobile medical units. The Act makes it illegal to attack medical personnel or damage equipment and records. Offenders face up to three years in prison, a fine, and must pay compensation for the cost of damaged property. This ensures that medical services can operate safely and without fear of obstruction or harm.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Prohibition of violence.
  4. 4. Penalty.
  5. 5. Cognizance of offence.
  6. 6. Liability to pay compensation for damage or loss caused to property.
  7. 7. Power to make rules.
  8. 8. Compounding of offences.
  9. 9. Protection of action taken in good faith.
  10. 10. Act not in derogation of any other law.

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