Section 106: Restriction to discharge functions by professionals not covered by profession

Q: What does Section 106 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (TMHA) deal with?

Section 106 TMHA pertains to "Restriction to discharge functions by professionals not covered by profession". It is part of the The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 106 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (TMHA) governs restriction to discharge functions by professionals not covered by profession. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 106 TMHA still in force?

Yes, Section 106 of the The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 106 TMHA?

धारा 106 TMHA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 106 of the The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. Section 106 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (TMHA) governs restriction to discharge functions by professionals not covered by profession. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 106 TMHA?

Dhara 106 TMHA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 106 of the The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 106 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (TMHA) governs restriction to discharge functions by professionals not covered by profession. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 106 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017?

Cite as: "Section 106, The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (TMHA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, § 106 (India).

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The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017

Chapter XIVR — estriction to Discharge Functions by Professionals not Covered by Profession

Section 106

Restriction to discharge functions by professionals not covered by profession

- No mental health professional or medical practitioner shall discharge any duty or perform any function not authorised by this Act or specify or recommend any medicine or treatment not authorised by the field of his profession.

Related Sections

§101

Report to Magistrate of person with mental illness in private residence who is ill-treated or neglected

TMHA

§107

Penalties for establishing or maintaining mental health establishment in contravention of provisions of this Act

TMHA

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