The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971
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An Act To Provide For The Termination Of Certain Gnancies By Registered Medical Practitioners And For Matters Connected Therewith Or Incidental Thereto.
Act Number
34
Enactment
1971-08-10
Ministry
Ministry Of Health And Family Welfare
Section 1Short title, extent and commencement.Section 2Definitions.Section 3When pregnancies may be terminated by registered medical practitioners.Section 4Place where pregnancy may be terminated.Section 5Sections 3 and 4 when not to apply.Section 5AProtection of privacy of a woman.Section 6Power to make rules.Section 7Power to make regulations.Section 8Protection of action taken in good faith.