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Medical termination of pregnancy act of India: Treading the path between practical and ethical reproductive justice

Authors :
Satvik N Pai
Krithi S Chandra
Source :
Indian Journal of Community Medicine, Vol 48, Iss 4, Pp 510-513 (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2023.

Abstract

One of the most important facets of reproductive freedom and justice is the right to abortion. For centuries, the debate on legalisation and regulation of abortion has caused ethical dilemmas with proponents for both sides of the argument. India, a developing nation, with a wide spectrum of cultures, traditions, socio-economic statuses and religious beliefs, would be expected to be grappling with this problem. However, India since the 1970s made a clear stance on the matter of abortion. Respecting the right to personal liberty, reproductive freedom of women and upholding the importance of women's health, Medical Termination Pregnancy (MTP) has been legal in India since 1971. We look at the laws governing MTP in India, the practical and ethical considerations, the recent amendments in these laws and the road ahead.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09700218 and 19983581
Volume :
48
Issue :
4
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Indian Journal of Community Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.23d677d54a644147aca054e7a3af36cd
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_540_22