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An Act to provide for the termination of certain pregnancies by registered medical practitioners and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. B E it enacted by Parliament in the Twenty-second Year of the Republic of India as follows:—
This Act provides for the termination of certain pregnancies by registered medical practitioners in India. It specifies the conditions, procedures, consent, place, and regulations for pregnancy termination, and protects the practitioners from legal liability.
An Act to provide for the termination of certain pregnancies by registered medical practitioners and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Be it enacted by Parliament in the Twenty-Second Year of the Republic of India as
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- Introduction
- Medical Termination as A Fundamental Right
- Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971
- Historical Background of The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971
- Objectives of The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971
- Shortcomings of The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971
- Medical Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Act, 2002
- Medical Termination of Pregnancy Rules, 2003
- Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021
- Fundamental Flaws in The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021
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The right to reproduce is a right granted to women across numerous nations. This right holds great significance in society as it provides protection to women to bear and produce children without any compulsion, restraint, or prejudice. When a woman is compelled to have an abortion without her approval, her progenitive rights (Rights vested in the i...
‘Abortion or termination of pregnancy’, as defined by Oxford Dictionaries, is“the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed during the first 28 weeks.” The two primary categories of abortion are:
Before 1971 in India, abortion was considered illegitimate. Indian statutes lacked provisions related to the termination of pregnancy. However, certain provisions were made in the Indian Penal Code, 1860, related to abortion. Section 312 to Section 318 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, dealt with “Offences related to newborn or unborn children.” Lega...
In Indian society, abortion was seen as a stigma, and the ethics of women were challenged whenever they opted for any such method. Abortion was justified only in a few cases, such as- 1. Physical or mental ailment on the part of the mother carrying the child. 2. In case of any sexual assault or rape. 3. In case of a stillborn child or any functiona...
The objective of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 is enshrined under its Preamble. The Preamble of the Act states – “An Act to provide for the termination of certain pregnancies by registered medical practitioners and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto” According to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act of 1971, ...
The Act does not provide a qualified right to terminate a pregnancy beyond 20 weeks. It also included numerous legal obstacles. Hence, there was a need to introduce a legal provision that increases...The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 failed in one of its basic objectives of providing safety to pregnant women and empowering them by providing a qualified right to terminate their preg...The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act has been criticised for failing to keep up with contemporary technologies. It has to be amended because it was introduced in 1971 and technology at the time...As per the provisions of the act, the written consent of the guardian is required in case the girl is a minor or below 18 years of age, and above 18 years in case the woman is insane or lunatic.The majority of the women employed in the private health sector were the focus of this statute. The following provisions and purposes were taken into account by the Amendment Act: 1. A committee that operated primarily at the district level was responsible for deciding whether to allow private establishments to provide abortion services; 2. The nat...
These rules laid down numerous provisions protecting the maternal health of the women and decreasing the numbers of mortality rates of both mother and the infant. Some of these provisions are as follows: 1. Formation of a committee at the district level for better implementation of policies and decision-making that includes at least one woman, gyna...
With increasing technology and innovation in the healthcare sector, the need for better laws arose, which was fulfilled by the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021. From the issue of the right to privacy to the issue of illegal gender assessment leading to female foeticide, all such issues were addressed by the Medical Termination...
Like the earlier Acts introduced regarding termination of pregnancy had some lacunas, this Act also has certain shortcomings which hinder the applicability and potential of the overall act. Some of the fundamental flaws in the Act are as follows:
A comprehensive article on the history, objectives, scope, significance, and application of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 in India. It also discusses the recent amendments, rules, and other laws related to abortion and the right to privacy of pregnant women.
The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971 was amended in 2021 to expand access to safe and legal abortion services in India. Learn about the new upper gestation limit, opinion requirements, confidentiality and significance of the amendment, as well as the challenges and controversies it faces.
Apr 13, 2021 · The new Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act 2021 provides comprehensive abortion care to all women on various grounds and increases the upper gestation limit in some cases. The amendments aim to end preventable maternal mortality and ensure universal reproductive health in India.
The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. (Act No. 34 of 1971) (10th August 1971) An Act to provide for the termination of certain pregnancies by registered Medical Practitioners and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
