Explainer on the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971

Vivek Divan
Feb 6, 2023
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Updated: Dec 26, 2024

February 2023

This explainer on the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 provides an overview of the law on abortion in India. Who can seek abortion, which doctors are qualified to provide abortion services, where abortion services can be provided, and other important questions are answered in this resource.

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