Though India’s abortion law was liberal for its time, it has limitations and must be amended.Critically Analyse. (200 words)
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Shankaranand 6 years
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IAS Parliament 6 years
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KEY POINTS
· The MTP Act has limitations that pose barriers to women and girls seeking legal abortions.
· A woman’s right to decide for herself, did not and still does not fall within the intent or ambit of the MTP Act.
· Currently, the Act allows abortion up to 20 weeks; however when it comes to foetal abnormalities and pregnancies resulting from rape, this limit of 20 weeks is proving to be a hurdle for both the woman and the provider.
· Women seeking an abortion after the legal gestation limit often have no option but to appeal to the courts for permission to terminate the pregnancy.
· Many women, when denied legal abortions, turn to unqualified providers or adopt unsafe methods of termination.
· Thus, India’s abortion law must be amended to take into account agency of women.
