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State of Madhya Pradesh - Section

Section 23 in The M.P. Treatment of Criminal Lunatics Confined in Prisons Rules, 2000

23. Diet, clothing and bedding of persons with Mental illness.

(1)All persons with mental illness shall be given the diet according to the scale laid down in the Madhya Pradesh Jail Manual. Provided that the patient would be free to receive food on a regular or ad hoc basis from family members, friends or social organisations, provided further that in the event of physical illness requiring special diet, provisions of the Jail Manual shall apply.
(2)With respect to clothing and bedding the following shall be provided :-
White Shirts - 2
Pyjama - 2
Ordinary Blankets - 2
While Jacket - 1
Ordinary Bed - 1
Footwear (Slippers or Sandals) - 1 Pair :
Provided that there should be no insistence on the inmates wearing a uniform. They shall be free at all times to receive, wear and use items of clothing, bedding etc. from friends, relatives or voluntary' or other organisations.