What are offences and penalties under Mental Healthcare Act, 2017?

Penalties for establishing or maintaining mental health establishment in the contravention of provisions of this Act. The Mental Health Establishment functioning without registration shall be liable to a penalty which may extend to ₹ 50,000 for the first contravention, up to ₹ 2 lakh for a second contravention, and up to ₹ 5 lakh for every subsequent contravention.

Punishment for contravention of provisions of the Act or rules or regulations made thereunder. For initial contravention, imprisonment for a term up to 6 months or fine up to ₹ 10,000 or both. For any subsequent contravention, imprisonment up to 2 years or fine up to ₹ 5 lakh or both.

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