Mtp Act

SC agrees to hear plea challenging constitutional validity of sections of abortion law, seeks response from Centre

The Supreme Court Monday agreed to examine the constitutional validity of certain legal provisions that allow abortion only to save the woman's life or in case of foetal abnormality.

Delhi High Court seeks Centre, NCW's response on plea seeking extension of pregnancy termination period

The bench comprising Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice Brijesh Sethi observed that the issue needs a scientific consideration, and slated the matter for August 6, while asking the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Law and Justice and National Commission for women, to file a reply.

Doctor can terminate 20-week pregnancy without court's permission if mother's life is in danger: Bombay HC

A registered doctor can terminate a pregnancy that has crossed the 20-week period without permission from court only if it poses a risk to the woman's life, the Bombay High Court has ruled.

Delhi HC asks underage pregnant girl to be 'unambiguous' on her stand on abortion

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked a 15-year-old pregnant girl to "unambiguously" state whether she consents to terminate her foetus as she has changed her stand on the matter several times.

SC judgment on MTP Act accommodates mental, physical health of the mother, life of foetus after birth

The Supreme Court, earlier this week, presented a judgment which was win-win for both the petitioner as well as the judiciary — the petitioner made a case for termination of pregnancy beyond the permissible limit, and the judiciary accommodated the argument.

SC orders Constitution of medical board to ascertain 23-week pregnant woman seeking abortion

The Supreme Court has ordered the constitution of a seven-member medical board to examine the condition of a woman in Kolkata who sought permission to abort her 23-week foetus.

Sangli doctor's arrest unfolds a horrifying tale of female foeticide racket covering Maharashtra, Karnataka

Swati Jamdade died on 1 March while undergoing an abortion performed by Balasaheb Khidrapure. During investigation, police found 19 foetuses, some in a state of decay, some buried under a stream close to the hospital. Gradually, a horrifying tale of female foeticide unfolded.

MTP Act: Should terminating a pregnancy be a medical decision or a judicial one?

The recent case, where a rape victim was allowed to abort her 24-week foetus has raised a debate around the 45-year-old MTP Act