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Concept:
Abortion was legalized by “The medical Termination of Pregnancy Act” of 1971 and has been enforced in the year April 1972. The provisions of the act have been revised in 1975.
- Termination can only be performed in hospitals, established or maintained by the government or in places approved by the government.
- Pregnancy can only be terminated with the written consent of the woman. The husband‘s consent is not required.
- Pregnancy in a minor girl (below the age of 18 years) or lunatic cannot be terminated without the written consent of the parents or legal guardian.
- Termination is permitted up to 20 weeks of pregnancy. When the pregnancy exceeds 12 weeks, the opinion of two medical practitioners is required.
- The abortion has to be performed confidentially and be reported to the Director of Health Services of the State in the prescribed form.
The following provisions are laid down:
- The continuation of the pregnancy would involve serious risk of life or grave injury to the physical and mental health of the pregnant woman.
- There is a substantial risk of the child being born with serious physical and mental abnormalities so as to be handicapped in life.
- When the pregnancy is caused by rape, both in cases of major and minor girls and in mentally imbalanced women.
- Pregnancy is caused as a result of the failure of a contraceptive
Recommendations
In the revised rules, a registered medical practitioner is qualified to perform an MTP provided:
(a) One has assisted in at least 25 MTP in an authorized centre and has a certificate.
(b) One has got 6 months of house surgeon training in obstetrics and gynaecology.
(c) One has got diploma or degree in obstetrics and gynaecology.
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