Beyond Soundness of Mind: Rethinking Contractual Capacity, Comparative Jurisdictions, and Proposing Legal Reforms for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum in India

Key Points

• Enhancing contractual capacity can improve legal protections for individuals on the autism spectrum in India.
• Comparative analysis highlights differences in how various jurisdictions address these issues and implement reforms.
• Legal reforms aimed at strengthening the contractual rights of individuals with autism may lead to better outcomes in society.
• Proposed changes focus on redefining legal frameworks to be more inclusive and supportive of mental health considerations.