The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2020
The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2020 received the assent of the President on the 25th March, 2021. The Act regulates the conditions under which a pregnancy may be aborted.
It amended the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 which provides for the termination of certain pregnancies by registered medical practitioners.
Termination of pregnancy: It amends the provision on termination of pregnancy. A pregnancy may be terminated within 20 weeks, with the opinion of a registered medical practitioner. Approval of two registered medical practitioners will be required for termination of pregnancies between 20 to 24 weeks.
