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The Kohima Bench of Gauhati High Court observed that on various dates, time was granted to the State counsel to obtain instructions in the matter and it is seen by the Bench that notice has not yet been issued to the respondents.

A single-judge Delhi High Court bench was hearing a plea to set up the State Mental Health Authority (‘SMHA’) and the Mental Health Review Board (‘MHRB’) for Delhi in compliance with the obligations under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017.

The Kohima Bench of Gauhati High Court heard Neiteo Koza, Counsel appearing for the Petitioner, and also heard Moa Imchen, Senior Government Advocate appearing for the State on Constitution of State Mental Health Authority.

A single-judge bench of Justice Prathiba M. Singh hasn’t issued any formal notice but has sought the response of the Government of NCT of Delhi