The Indian Lunacy Act 1912, 4 of 1912, (Rep., Act 14 of 1987) · II — .

Section 23. When any reception order has been made under sections 7, 10, 14 or 15, the Magistrate may, for reaso

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

23. When any reception order has been made under sections 7, 10, 14 or 15, the Magistrate may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, direct that the lunatic, pending his removal to an asylum, be detained in suitable custody in such place as the Magistrate thinks fit. *Detention of lunatics pending removal to asylum.* *Reception and detention of criminal lunatics.*

Source: India Code