Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Amendment Act, 2021- Overview
International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research,
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2022): 2022 Volume - 10 Issue - 1
Abstract
The most anticipated need for an amendment to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act (MTP Act) meets the latest amendment to the MTP Act, 2021, after receiving a promotion from the President of India dated 25.03.2021. A clear new offer related to privacy protection for a woman who wants to use MTP services are introduced and provide a penalty for a violation of one year, or with fine, or both. Live in relationship recognition is reflected in a few modifications and additions names in the definition I of the latest MTP Act, 2021. However, composition and constitution of medical board for termination of pregnancy beyond 24 weeks has been left to the discretion of concerned State Governments/UTs depending on availability of experts by notification of Rules under the MTP Act, 2021. The powers and functions of the medical board are also vested in the State Governments / UTs involved by notice of the Rules under the MTP Act, 2021. This paper deals with the critical review of the provisions of MTP Act, 2021 and its impact on the reduction of maternal mortality and illness in India. The author has made an effort to present information in a simple and easy-to-understand way of information among all stakeholders especially the medical brotherhood.
Keywords
MTP, Amendment, Abortion, Medical Board, Pregnancy.
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Kuldeep Kumar, Sunil Kumar Dahiya, Akhilesh Jamad, Mukta Rani, Monika Goyal, Ashish Tayagi, et al. Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Amendment Act, 2021- Overview. Int. J. of Allied Med. Sci. and Clin. Res. [Internet]. 2022 Mar. 5 [cited 2026 Mar. 10];10(1):84-8. Available from: https://ijamscr.com/ijamscr/article/view/1147
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