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HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Act

The HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017 is a law to prevent and control the spread of HIV/AIDS. The Act protects people who are HIV-positive, people currently or previously living with an HIV-positive person, and those who have lost a partner or guardian to AIDS. It ensures that they receive proper care and treatment.

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Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act

Abortion in India is regulated by the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. As the name suggests, the Act permits Registered Medical Practitioners to conduct abortion legally up to 24 weeks under the circumstances specified in the Act.

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