Question

Q60. With reference to Mental Healthcare Act 2017, consider the following statements.
1. The Act makes provision for advance directive, which people can make when they are well.
2. It decriminalises the suicide attempt and abatement for the suicide.
Select the correct answer using the codes given:

• A. (a) Only 1
• B. (b) Only 2
• C. (c) Both 1 and 2
• D. (d) None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A (a) Only 1

It decriminalizes the suicide attempt, not the abatement for suicide.