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Are abortions legal in INDIA?

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Asked by : anupama kumar |  19 Dec '07 11:22 am

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YES they are legal if for a medcial reason.

Says Saj Sierra 19 Dec '07 10:49 pm

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Nooooooo

Says Prasoon Sinha 19 Dec '07 11:23 am

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Following the enactment of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act in 1971, women in India have been entitled to legal abortion services for a broad
range of social and economic reasons.

Abortions or Medical Termination of Pregnancy is legal in India if decided by the parents or guardians and permitted by the doctor, who decides the safety to the mother. But there is still confusion regarding the legality of abortion for
unmarried women.

The MTP Act permits abortion in cases of medical indiacation, potential injury to the mothers mental health and, among married women, contraceptive failure. Abortion is permitted upto 20 weeks of gestation and no spousal consent is required, although guardian consent is required for women under 18 years of age (Government of India 1971).

Says Vijayan 19 Dec '07 11:32 am

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Yes it is, are you like planning for one? anyways i would just like to to remind of using a condom the next time here you can also send some rubber via http://www.sendsomerubber.com to those who forget to use, thanks

Says Prerna 01 Oct 04:28 pm

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I think its illegal but only in certain case where the life of the girl or woman is in danger u can do it.

Says krish 19 Dec '07 01:21 pm

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Yes, they are legal on medical ground. Even if it is not on medical ground, the gynacs are capable of making it.

Says Subramanya 19 Dec '07 12:58 pm

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For family planning itis legal otervise it is illigal

Says Sushma Rasal 19 Dec '07 11:34 am

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No. Never...

Says LIYAQUAT PATHAN 19 Dec '07 11:25 am

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Abortions are legal but willful abortions or medical termination of pregnancy are considered illegal...!

Says Dil Se 19 Dec '07 11:25 am

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Absolutely yes but if someone get it done after sex test then it is illegal

Says rakesh gupta 19 Dec '07 11:25 am

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