Affiliation:
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, HOSMAT Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
2. Department of Dermatology, Skin Expert Clinics, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Abstract
One of the most important facets of reproductive freedom and justice is the right to abortion. For centuries, the debate on legalisation and regulation of abortion has caused ethical dilemmas with proponents for both sides of the argument. India, a developing nation, with a wide spectrum of cultures, traditions, socio-economic statuses and religious beliefs, would be expected to be grappling with this problem. However, India since the 1970s made a clear stance on the matter of abortion. Respecting the right to personal liberty, reproductive freedom of women and upholding the importance of women’s health, Medical Termination Pregnancy (MTP) has been legal in India since 1971. We look at the laws governing MTP in India, the practical and ethical considerations, the recent amendments in these laws and the road ahead.
Subject
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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2 articles.
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