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

Section 38

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

Chapter IV: . PROCEEDINGS IN LUNACY IN PRESIDENCY-TOWNS. | Section 38: (1) The Court may upon application by order direct an inquisition whether a person subject to the ju 38. (1) The Court may upon application by order direct an inquisition whether a person subject to the jurisdiction of the Court who is alleged to be lunatic, is of unsound mind and incapable of managing himself and his affairs. (Court may order inquisition as to persons alleged to be insane.) (2) Such order may also contain directions for inquiries concerning the nature of the property belonging to the alleged lunatic, the persons who are his relatives, the time during which he has been of unsound mind, or such other matters as to the Court may seem proper.

Source: India Code