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The Indian Lunacy (Gujarat Provision for Uniform Application) Act, 1961

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This law ensures that the rules for handling people with mental illness are applied consistently across the entire state of Gujarat. It modifies the older Indian Lunacy Act of 1912, specifically for the former Bombay area, so that the laws regarding the care and treatment of lunatics work the same way everywhere in the state rather than having different rules in different parts. This matters because it provides a standardized legal framework to protect the rights and welfare of individuals suffering from mental disorders throughout the region.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Uniform application of the Indian Lunacy Act, 1912 within the State of Gujarat
  3. 3. Amendment of Indian Lunacy Act, 1912 in its application to the State of Gujarat

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