Abortion is a controversial and divisive issue that has been the subject of much debate and discussion in India and around the world. While abortion is legal in many countries, the laws surrounding it vary widely and can be complex. In India, abortion is legal under certain circumstances, but there are still many restrictions and debates surrounding the issue.
Under Indian law, abortion is legal up to 20 weeks of pregnancy. The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act (MTP) of 1971 allows women to obtain abortions in certain circumstances, such as when the pregnancy poses a risk to the woman's physical or mental health, or when the fetus is likely to be born with a serious physical or mental disability.
However, there are several restrictions on abortion in India. For example, a woman must obtain the written consent of her husband (if she is married) before having an abortion. In addition, abortions can only be performed by registered medical practitioners in a registered medica...
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