Is it possible to file a pre-emptive plea in a District Court or Magistrate’s Office to challenge a “Reception Order” issued by a Magistrate under Section 22 of the Mental Health Act?

Yes, a pre-emptive plea challenging a Reception Order under Section 22 of the Mental Health Act can be filed in a District Court or Magistrate’s Office. This plea can be filed as a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, challenging the legality of the Reception Order.