The MTP Act, 1971

August 2nd, 2011 6:00 pm by Pluto

The Medical Termination Of Pregnancy Act, 1971

Mizo ṭawngin duh tawkin ka let ve thiam si lova, heti hian ka rawn ti mai. Min lo hrethiam teh u.

Nau tihtlak chungchang a ni a, tute nge dan (LAW) in nau titlak a phlasak te chu? Chhiar ila…

When Pregnancies may be Terminated

A registered medical practitioner (RMP) is protected under law if a pregnancy is terminated in accordance with Section 3 of the MTP Act, based on opinion formed in good faith.

Duration of Pregnancy
- pregnancies not exceeding 12 weeks may be terminated based on a single opinion formed in good faith.

-pregnancies exceeding 12 weeks but not exceeding 20 weeks,opinion of two registered practitioner

 

Grounds for Termination
According to Section 3 – Sub section (2) of the MTP Act, a pregnancy may be terminated for the following indications :

1. If the pregnancy would involve a risk to the life of the pregnant woman or of grave injury to her physical and mental health.

2. If there is a substantial risk that if the child was born, it would suffer physical or mental abnormalities as to be seriously handicapped

3.Pregnancy alleged by the pregnant woman to have been caused by rape.

4.Pregnancy resulting from a failure of any device used by any married woman or her husband for the purpose for limiting children.

 

Valid Legal Consent
1. Termination of pregnancy in minors (under 18 years age) or lunatics (as defined in Section 3 of Indian Lunacy Act, 1912) only with consent in writing of guardian.

2. Termination of pregnancy in adult women over 18 years age permissible with their valid consent.

 

Where Pregnancies may be Terminated

According to Section 4 of the MTP Act, pregnancies may only be terminated in the following settings.

1. A hospital established or maintained by the Government.
2. A place approved for the purpose of the Act by the Government.

 

Duh duh OT theih ti ila…. :-D

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    Asteric Says:

    Continue
    #48 hahaha…

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    hramtea_pa Says:

    Nula an rai palh hian a mipa hi an in la fihlim thaks fo nia mawle…..misual chhas ho kha chu in lo ti ve palh anih pawhin rai palh a tih tlak a ngaih takin tih thuah a man tur thring hmasa jeih ang che u auh :-P

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    TuaiSialA Says:

    A dik ve pah reng.

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