KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
KNOW YOUR POWER
A simplified and accessible guide to health-related legislations and legal provisions in India, presented through answers to common questions.
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.
ExploreFeatured Questions
Do I need to file a police complaint or FIR to seek an abortion?
Read MoreI am a single/unmarried women. Can I get an abortion?
Read MoreDo I need any specific documents to seek an abortion?
Read MoreAbortion where pregnant person is a rape survivor.
Read MoreAbortion where pregnant person is a minor (under 18 years of age).
Read MoreCan I seek abortion if my divorce case is pending/underway?
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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.
ExploreFeatured Questions
Can I be denied a job because of my HIV status?
Read MoreWhat rights do I have at my workplace if I am HIV-positive?
Read MoreDo I have a right to HIV treatment?
Read MoreCan a doctor inform my partner about my HIV status?
Read MoreCan I be tested for HIV without my informed consent?
Read MoreCan a woman with HIV be forced to undergo sterilisation or abortion?
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About The KYR Project
The KYR Project is a legal literacy tool aiming to simply list rights of persons so that they may be enabled to make informed choices in matters relating to their health.
This Project is an initiative of the Centre for Health Equity, Law and Policy (C-HELP). C-HELP is a non-profit research organization working on law-policy issues relating to health in India.
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Our Team
Vivek Divan
Coordinator (C-HELP)
Shivangi Rai
Deputy Coordinator (C-HELP)
Anima Anjuri
Research Fellow (C-HELP)
Shreya Eliza Sunny
Research Associate (C-HELP)
Falguni Singh
Research Associate (C-HELP)
Reonia Mathew
Research Associate (C-HELP)