Bare Act

The Indian Lunacy (Bombay Amendment) Act, 1938

This Act amends the Indian Lunacy Act to allow relatives or friends of a lunatic in an asylum to request a temporary release for up to sixty days. It provides a legal process for the asylum in charge to grant this release, ensuring the patient is cared for by family while still under supervision. The law balances the family's desire to look after their loved one with public safety by allowing magistrates to intervene if the patient is dangerous or if the family refuses consent. It also outlines procedures for re-admitting the patient if they become unmanageable or fail to return after the release period.

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