The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971
The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act is an Indian law that regulates the conditions under which a pregnancy may be terminated.
Summary
The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 is an Indian law that governs the termination of pregnancies. The Act allows for the termination of a pregnancy by a registered medical practitioner up to 20 weeks of gestation under certain circumstances, such as when the continuation of the pregnancy would be a risk to the life of the mother or cause physical or mental harm to the mother or child. The Act also outlines the procedures that must be followed for the termination of a pregnancy and requires the consent of the woman seeking the termination. Additionally, the Act establishes penalties for illegal termination of pregnancy.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Commencement | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: When Pregnancies May Be Terminated By Registered Medical Practitioners | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Place Where Pregnancy May Be Terminated | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Sections 3 And 4 When Not To Apply | Open |
| 6 | Section 5A: Protection Of Privacy Of A Woman | Open |
| 7 | Section 6: Power To Make Rules | Open |
| 8 | Section 7: Power To Make Regulations | Open |
| 9 | Section 8: Protection Of Action Taken In Good Faith | Open |