unsound mind, or has been suffering continuously or intermittently from mental disorder of such a kind and to such an extent that the petitioner cannot ... live with the respondent. Explanation .In this clause, (a) the expression mental disorder means mental illness, arrested or incomplete development of mind, psychopathic disorder
though capable of giving a valid consent, has been suffering from mental disorder of such a kind or to such an extent
unsound mind, or has been suffering continuously or intermittently from mental disorder of such a kind and to such an extent that the petitioner cannot ... Explanation. In this clause, (a) the expression mental disorder means mental illness, arrested or incomplete development of mind, psychopathic disorder or any other disorder
this Act by notification by the appropriate Government; (q) "mental illness" means any mental disorder other than mental retardation; (r) "mental retardation" means a condition
though capable of giving a valid consent, has been suffering from mental disorder of such a kind or to such an extent
that section; (l) mentally ill person means a person who is in need of treatment by reason of any mental disorder other than mental retardation
mentally ill person" means a person who is in need for treatment by reason of any mental disorder other than mental retardation; (c) "minor" means
suit or has been suffering continuously or intermittently from mental disorder of such kind and to such an extent that the plaintiff cannot reasonably ... Explanation. In this clause, (a) the expression mental disorder means mental illness, arrested or incomplete development of mind, psychopathic disorder or any other disorder
Section 20 in The Mental Health Act, 1987
20. Application for reception order
(1) An application for a reception order may be made ... mentally ill person is undergoing treatment under a temporary treatment order is satisfied that (a) the mentally ill person is suffering from mental disorder
Section 22 in The Mental Health Act, 1987
22. Procedure upon application for reception order
(1) On receipt of an application under sub-section ... order, if he is satisfied that (i) the mentally ill person is suffering from mental disorder of such a nature and degree that
