Mental Health Act 2001 · Updated to 1 Feb 2014 · Part XII · General
90. Magistrate of the First Class to have full jurisdiction
Feedback & supportNotwithstanding the provisions of any written law to the contrary, a court of a Magistrate of the First Class shall have jurisdiction to try any offence under this Act and to award the full punishment for any such offence.
Court
Defined · s 2
“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