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Tuesday, September 16, 2008

MTP Act 1971 May be Reviewed

Govt. mulls to enhance legal limit for abortion to 24 weeks

The recent judgement of the Mumbai High Court in Nikita Mehta case, has moved the Union Health Minister to review the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act 1971 in light of recent technical advancements.

It is reported on the link that "According to MTP Act 1971, a pregnancy can be legally aborted only if its continuance is a threat to the woman’s physical or mental health, or if there is a substantial risk of neo-natal baby to develop any physical or mental abnormalities or be seriously handicapped."

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