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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Questions

Abortion where an abnormality/anomaly was detected in the foetus

Abortion where contraception (condom, IUD, birth control pills, etc.) failed

Abortion where pregnant person is a minor (under 18 years of age).

Abortion where pregnant person is a rape survivor.

Abortion where there is a threat to physical health or mental health of the pregnant person

Can I seek abortion if a criminal case related to my pregnancy has been filed/is underway (rape, POCSO, etc.)?

Can I seek abortion if my divorce case is pending/underway?

Can an arrested/imprisoned woman seek abortion?

Can people who are not cisgendered women seek an abortion?

Do I need any specific documents to seek an abortion?

Do I need to file a police complaint or FIR to seek an abortion?

I am a single/unmarried women. Can I get an abortion?

Navigating the abortion process as a pregnant woman with disabilities

What about privacy and confidentiality if I seek or undergo an abortion?

Whose consent is required for me to get an abortion?