The Indian Lunacy Act 1912, 4 of 1912, (Rep., Act 14 of 1987) · IV — .—Proceedings in Lunacy in Presidency-towns.)

Section 59. If it appears to the Court that the unsoundness of mind of a lunatic is in its nature temporary, and

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

59. If it appears to the Court that the unsoundness of mind of a lunatic is in its nature temporary, and that it is expedient to make temporary provision for his maintenance or for the maintenance of such members of his family as are dependent on him for their maintenance, the Court may, in like manner as under section 56, direct his property or a sufficient part of it to be applied for the purpose aforesaid.

Source: India Code