Section 120: Act to have overriding effect

Q: What does Section 120 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (MHA 2017) deal with?

Section 120 MHA 2017 pertains to "Act to have overriding effect". It is part of the The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 120 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (MHA 2017) governs act to have overriding effect. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 120 MHA 2017 still in force?

Yes, Section 120 of the The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 120 MHA 2017?

धारा 120 MHA 2017 is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 120 of the The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. Section 120 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (MHA 2017) governs act to have overriding effect. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 120 MHA 2017?

Dhara 120 MHA 2017 is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 120 of the The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 120 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (MHA 2017) governs act to have overriding effect. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 120 of The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017?

Cite as: "Section 120, The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (MHA 2017)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, 2017, § 120 (India).

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The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017

Chapter XVIMIS — cellaneous

Section 120

Act to have overriding effect

- The provisions of this Act shall have overriding effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force or in any instrument having effect by virtue of any law other than this Act.