I am confused about the laws related to abortion in India. Some people say it is legal, while others say it is not allowed. I want to know whether abortion is legally permitted in India, under what conditions it is allowed, and whether a woman can get an abortion safely through a doctor or hospital. Please clarify this.
Yes, abortion is legal in India under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act. According to Indian law, abortion can be performed by a registered medical practitioner in an approved clinic or hospital.
Currently, abortion is legally allowed:
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Up to 20 weeks of pregnancy under specific medical or personal conditions
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Up to 24 weeks in special cases such as rape survivors or certain medical conditions
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At any stage if continuing the pregnancy poses a serious risk to the woman’s life
Self-medication or unsupervised abortion is not recommended. A qualified gynecologist should always be consulted for safe and legal abortion care.
Answered by: Healmotive Medical Team
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only.
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