THE HEALTH RIGHTS PROJECT

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 under the circumstances specified in the Act.

Questions

Can I get an abortion if I am a minor (under 18 years of age)?

Can I get an abortion if an anomaly/abnormality is detected in the foetus?

Can I get an abortion if the contraceptive method or device used (condom, IUD, birth control pills, etc.) failed?

Can I seek abortion as a woman with disabilities?

Can I seek abortion if I have separated from my boyfriend/partner/spouse?

Can I seek abortion if my divorce case is ongoing?

Can I seek abortion if there is a threat to my physical health or mental health?

Can I seek abortion while a criminal case (rape, POCSO, etc.) related to my pregnancy is ongoing?

Can I seek an abortion if continuation of the pregnancy is detrimental to my life?

Can a rape survivor seek abortion?

Can a single/unmarried woman get an abortion?

Can an arrested/imprisoned woman seek abortion?

Can people who are not cisgendered women seek an abortion?