New Bill Allows Abortion Upto 24-Weeks For Rape Victims & Other Special Cases

The Modi Government has brought in some radical changes to India’s 49-year-old abortion law with the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister himself, approving amendments to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act 1971. The MTP Amendment Bill-2020, to be tabled in the Budget Session today, significantly relaxes abortion conditions for vulnerable women, including victims of … Continue reading New Bill Allows Abortion Upto 24-Weeks For Rape Victims & Other Special Cases