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An officer in charge of a police station takes a person into protection under section 100(1) of the…

Section 100(3) requires prompt transfer to the nearest public health establishment for assessment, within 24 hours. Section 100(4) prohibits detention in a police lock-up or…

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An officer in charge of a police station takes a person into protection under section 100(1) of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. What must the officer do?

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Section 100(3) requires prompt transfer to the nearest public health establishment for assessment, within 24 hours. Section 100(4) prohibits detention in a police lock-up or prison.

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Section 100(4) prohibits detention of the protected person in a police lock-up, including a separate cell.

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Section 100(3) requires assessment at the nearest public health establishment and imposes a 24-hour outer limit.

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Section 100(4) prohibits detention in prison. Section 100(3) requires prompt transfer for assessment.

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Section 100(3) requires the officer to take the person for assessment after taking them into protection.

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