Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971
Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971 Reasons for Abortion · Unwanted sex · Sexual violence · Unwanted pregnancy · Desire for son o Sex determination MTP Act: Objectives · Aims to improve the maternal health scenario by Preventing large number of unsafe abortions and consequent high incidence of maternal mortality & morbidity · Legalizes abortion services · Promotes access to safe abortion services to women · Offers protection to medical practitioners who otherwise would be penalized under the Indian Penal Code (sections 315-316) LEG...