How to address the challenges of late-term abortion: Let's have a look towards a compassionate and practical approach.
Marital status of a woman can't be ground to deprive her right to abort unwanted pregnancy. Single and unmarried women have the right to abort under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act & rules till 24 weeks of pregnancy," "Distinction between married and unmarried women is artificial and constitutionally unsustainable, and perpetuates a stereotype that only married women are sexually active," the SC said on the abortion law.
Some activists have been joking around the fact that it took three decades for Japan to sanction birth control pills to women while the country took just six months to provide Viagra to men experiencing impotency.
In light of US Supreme Court overturning Roe Vs Wade, the Supreme Court of India led by Justice Chandrachud declared that unmarried women can access abortion. Know all about your rights as an Indian citizen!
At present, women seeking abortion require mandatory opinion of one doctor if it is done within 12 weeks of conception and two doctors if it is done between 12 and 20 weeks.
Before acting on the petition, HC wants to get a clear picture if the teenager is ready for the abortion.
Abortion is as risky as carrying the pregnancy to term says expert.
Re-drafting abortion laws in India would save many lives
With the stigma attached to the word abortion, it becomes difficult for a woman to make a conscious decision. Watch the video and find out how India reacts to it.
Centre urges public opinion to help amend medical termination of pregnancy or MTP Act
Rallies in Belgaum and Bangalore to protest Savita's death
Savita's parents call for changes in Irish abortion law
How to address the challenges of late-term abortion: Let's have a look towards a compassionate and practical approach.
Some activists have been joking around the fact that it took three decades for Japan to sanction birth control pills to women while the country took just six months to provide Viagra to men experiencing impotency.
In light of US Supreme Court overturning Roe Vs Wade, the Supreme Court of India led by Justice Chandrachud declared that unmarried women can access abortion. Know all about your rights as an Indian citizen!
At present, women seeking abortion require mandatory opinion of one doctor if it is done within 12 weeks of conception and two doctors if it is done between 12 and 20 weeks.
Before acting on the petition, HC wants to get a clear picture if the teenager is ready for the abortion.
Abortion is as risky as carrying the pregnancy to term says expert.
Re-drafting abortion laws in India would save many lives
Centre urges public opinion to help amend medical termination of pregnancy or MTP Act
Rallies in Belgaum and Bangalore to protest Savita's death
Savita's parents call for changes in Irish abortion law
Marital status of a woman can't be ground to deprive her right to abort unwanted pregnancy. Single and unmarried women have the right to abort under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act & rules till 24 weeks of pregnancy," "Distinction between married and unmarried women is artificial and constitutionally unsustainable, and perpetuates a stereotype that only married women are sexually active," the SC said on the abortion law.
With the stigma attached to the word abortion, it becomes difficult for a woman to make a conscious decision. Watch the video and find out how India reacts to it.
