The legislation regulating dementia care must be constantly rethought from a human rights perspective to preserve the rights of people with dementia. By analysing the concept of autonomy, this paper attempts to review the Indian mental health care law for people with dementia (Mental Health Care Act, 2017 and RPWD) from a human rights perspective. This study compares vulnerability theory to the capacity perspective as a framework for debate, arguing that policymakers should not take a group-oriented approach. The needs of such individuals are as complex and varied as they are. The implementation of the CRPD in India aims to promote the rights of people with mental illnesses, such as dementia. This article looks at whether India’s present frameworks are enough for this strategy and give adequate protection.
India’s Mental Health Care Laws on Dementia: An Overview and Analysis
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Journal Title: International Journal Of Legal Developments And Allied Issues
Author(s): Dr Ritu Gupta
Published On: 11/03/2022
Volume: 8
Issue: 2
First Page: 1
Last Page: 14
ISSN: 2454-1273
Publisher: The Law Brigade Publisher
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Dr Ritu Gupta, Revisiting the Development of China and the Uni Arab Emirates (UAE) Relations under the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Volume 8 Issue 2, International Journal Of Legal Developments And Allied Issues, 1-14, Published on 11/03/2022, Available at https://ijldai.thelawbrigade.com/article/indias-mental-health-care-laws-on-dementia-an-overview-and-analysis/
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Keywords: Dementia, Health care, Autonomy, Mental Health, Capacity
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