Abortion Issue

Question 1

Which law in India governs abortions?

Answer 1

Medical termination of pregnancy act 1971

Question 2

What was the state of abortions before 1971?

Answer 2

Abortions before 1971 were illegal under the ambit of section 312 of IPC considering ‘causing voluntarily miscarriage’ as attracting liability

Question 3

When was MTP 1971 amended ? What were amendments?

Answer 3

Amended 2021- stating the need of only 1 medical practitioner for abortion upto 20 weeks as against the requirement of 2 in previous unamended clause.
And
Need of 2 doctor advise for abortion between 20-24 weeks
Specifying 7 categories of women eligible for termination

Question 4

Recent ruling ?

Answer 4

SC ruled all women irrespective of marital status are eligible for abortion upto 20 weeks

Question 5

Ruling given in case?

Answer 5

X vs. Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare department , Govt of NCT Delhi

Question 6

Case ruled under?

Answer 6

Justice D Y Chandrachud- 50th CJI