The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971, grants women in India

The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971, grants women in India the right to terminate their pregnancy in certain circumstances.

According to the Act, a woman can opt for an abortion if:

1-        The pregnancy is likely to endanger her life.

 2-    The pregnancy is likely to cause physical or mental injury to her.

 3-    There is a risk of the child being born with a physical or mental abnormality.

 4-    The pregnancy is a result of rape or failure of contraceptive method used by the woman or her husband.

 5-    The Act permits abortion to be performed by a registered medical practitioner in a hospital or clinic approved by the government.

 6-    The abortion can be carried out up to 20 weeks of gestation, after which it can only be done in certain exceptional cases with the approval of a medical board.

However, it's important to note that the decision to undergo an abortion should be taken after due consideration and consultation with a qualified medical practitioner.

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