Women and Girls Protection (Place of Safety) Rules, 2001 · s 85

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s 85(1}

The Medical Officer shall keep close observation on any woman or girl whose mental condition appears to require it. If necessary, she shall take steps as she may consider proper with a view to the segregation or removal of such woman or girl to a safe place designated for the observation of weak-minded women or girls, or to the certification of the woman or girl under any law relating to lunacy, mental deficiency or disorder.

(2}

The Medical Officer shall report to the Superintendent, through the

Warden, any cases of a woman or girl whose mental health appears likely to become impaired by continued discipline or treatment.

Contagious diseases.