Sections 3 and 4 when not to apply

(1) The provtsions of section 4 and so much of the provisions of sub-section (2) of section 3 as relate to the length of the pregnancy and Ithe opinion of not less than two registered medical pra~titione~rs, shall not apply to the termination of a pregnancy by a registered medical practitioner in a case where he is of opinion, formed in good faith, that the termination of such pregnancy is immediately necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in the State Ranbir Penal Code, Samvat 1989, the termination of a pregnancy by a person who is not a registered medical praotitioner, shall be an offence punishable under that Code, and that Code shall. to this extent, stand modified. Explanation.-For the purposes of this se,ction so much of the provi~ions of clause (d) of section 2 as relate to the possession, by a registered medical practitioner, of experience or training in gynaecology and obstetrics shall not alpply.