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The Jammu and Kashmir Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971

The Jammu and Kashmir Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971

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The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971, establishes the legal framework for terminating pregnancies in India. It defines the conditions under which a pregnancy may be legally ended, primarily to protect the physical and mental health of the pregnant woman. The Act applies to registered medical practitioners, who are protected from criminal liability under the Indian Penal Code when performing procedures in accordance with these rules. It mandates that abortions must occur in government-approved facilities and sets specific requirements regarding medical opinions based on the duration of the pregnancy. This legislation ensures that medical terminations are conducted safely and professionally.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  3. 2. Definitions-In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires
  4. 3. When pregnancies may be terminated by registered medical practitioners
  5. 4. Place where pregnancy may be terminated -
  6. 5. Sections 3 and 4 when not to apply -
  7. 6. Power to make rules -
  8. 7. Power to make regulations -
  9. 8. Protection of action taken in good faith -

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