HC seeks report on steps to rehabilitate people who were acquitted of crimes due to unsoundness of mind
The Kerala High Court is requesting a report from the Social Welfare department regarding the rehabilitation of individuals acquitted of crimes due to unsoundness of mind. The court emphasized that these individuals should not remain in mental health institutions indefinitely without proper support. The case highlights the lack of adequate rehabilitation facilities for over 100 individuals who have recovered but are still awaiting assistance.
- ▪The Kerala High Court has sought a report from the Social Welfare department on rehabilitation steps for acquitted individuals.
- ▪The court noted that individuals should not remain in mental health institutions indefinitely due to lack of support.
- ▪Over 100 individuals who have recovered from mental health treatment are still awaiting rehabilitation.
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The Kerala High Court has sought a report from the Social Welfare department on steps being taken to rehabilitate people who were acquitted of crimes on the ground of unsoundness of mind. Such persons cannot be allowed to languish indefinitely in mental health institutions, despite recovery, solely due to the absence of adequate rehabilitation facilities or institutional support mechanisms.The court was hearing a plea by a person from Pullepady in Kochi, who had been charged with murdering a 10-year-old boy from his neighbourhood. The amicus curie in the case had submitted a report that there were inadequate facilities to rehabilitate such people.In this case, none of the relatives of the person was available to help rehabilitate him.
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