Mental Health Act 2001 · Updated to 1 Feb 2014 · Part XII · General
79. Indemnity and protection against suit and legal proceedings
Feedback & supportNo action shall lie or prosecution shall be brought, instituted or maintained against any person in any court for any thing done or omitted to be done under this Act—
Court
“Court” means the High Court, a Sessions Court or a Magistrate Court or a Syariah Court as the context may require, and includes a Judge whether sitting in Court or in Chambers; Mental Health 11
in good faith;
in the reasonable belief that it was necessary for the purpose intended to be served thereby; or
for carrying into effect the provisions of this Act.
Copy of reception order to be sent to Medical Director of government psychiatric hospital or gazetted private psychiatric hospital
Medical Director
“Medical Director” means— (a) the Medical Director of a psychiatric hospital appointed under subsection 5(1) or section 6, as the case may be, and includes a Deputy Medical Director appointed under the section; and (b) the Head of Psychiatry appointed under subsection 5(2);