The MEDICAL TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY ACT, 1971

Sections

Section 1 — Short title, extent and commencement.

(1) This Act may be called the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971.

(2) It extends to the whole of India [Omitted] .

(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

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  1. 1.Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2.Definitions.
  3. 3.When pregnancies may be terminated by registered medical practitioners.
  4. 4.Place where pregnancy may be terminated.
  5. 5.Sections 3 and 4 when not to apply.
  6. 6.Power to make rules.
  7. 7.Power to make regulations.
  8. 8.Protection of action taken in good faith.