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DELHI HIGH COURT
PRATHIBA M.SINGH
S.D. – Appellant
Versus
Govt. of NCT of Delhi – Respondent
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| 1. application of proper titles in legal documents. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. challenges around the mental fitness and financial rights of mr. dmp. (Para 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 3. family dynamics and established legal relationships. (Para 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 4. court's approach to mental health evaluation and guardianship. (Para 14 , 15 , 16) |
| 5. evaluating the role of the court in managing family disputes. (Para 18 , 19 , 20) |
| 6. requirement for family involvement in decision-making for mentally ill. (Para 140 , 237 , 238 , 239) |
| 7. interpretation of mental health laws in relation to guardianship. (Para 142 , 143 , 144 , 145) |
JUDGMENT
Prathiba M. Singh, J. The well-known proverb "health is wealth" has deep and varying connotations. Historically, it connoted physical health but in modern society the word "health" would include physical, mental and emotional health of a person. The plight of an extremely well to do mentally ill person (hereinafter `Mr. DMP') with a large family is the subject matter of the present petition. Due to the sensitive nature of this case and the persons involved, all the individuals are referred to by their abbreviated initials and not by full name. The Petitioner is the wif
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