The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 · XII — ADMISSION, TREATMENT AND DISCHARGE

Section 95. Prohibited procedures

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

95. Prohibited procedures. —(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the following treatments shall not be performed on any person with mental illness— (a) electro-convulsive therapy without the use of muscle relaxants and anaesthesia; - (b) electro-convulsive therapy for minors; (c) sterilisation of men or women, when such sterilisation is intended as a treatment for mental illness; - (d) chained in any manner or form whatsoever. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), if, in the opinion of psychiatrist in charge of a minor's treatment, electro-convulsive therapy is required, then, such treatment shall be done with the informed consent of the guardian and prior permission of the concerned Board.

Source: India Code