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Topic:
- GS-2: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections(women)
Background
Do You Know?
Key Highlights of the Amendment Bill
Time since conception | Requirement for terminating pregnancy | |
MTP Act , 1971 | MTP (Amendment) Bill, 2020 | |
Up to 12 weeks | Advice of one doctor | Advice of one doctor |
12 to 20 weeks | Advice of two doctors | Advice of one doctor |
20 to 24 weeks | Not allowed | Two doctors for some categories of pregnant women such as rape/incest victims, differently-abled women and minors. |
More than 24 weeks | Not allowed | Medical Board in case of substantial foetal abnormality |
Any time during the pregnancy | One doctor, if immediately necessary to save pregnant woman’s life | |
Doctor refers to registered medical practitioner with experience/training in gynaecology or obstetrics. |
Merits of the bill
Concerns/Criticism
Connecting the dots: