Section 2: Definitions.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

(a) “guardian” means a person having the care of the person of a minor or a mentally ill person; (b) “mentally ill person” means a person who is in need of treatment by reason of any mental disorder other than mental retardation;

(c) “minor” means a person who, under the provisions of the Indian Majority Act, 1875 (9 of 1875), is to be deemed not to have attained his majority;

(d) “registered medical practitioner” means a medical practitioner who possesses any recognised medical qualification as defined in clause (h) of section 2 of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956), whose name has been entered in a State Medical Register and who has such experience or training in gynaecology and obstetrics as may be prescribed by rules made under this Act.