Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act

Abortion in India is regulated by the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. As the name suggests, the Act permits Registered Medical Practitioners to conduct abortion legally up to 24 weeks under the circumstances specified in the Act.

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Questions

Can I be forced to undergo an abortion without my consent?

Can I get an abortion if I am a minor (under 18 years of age)?

Can I get an abortion if an anomaly/abnormality is detected in the foetus?

Can I get an abortion if the contraceptive method or device used (condom, IUD, birth control pills, etc.) failed?

Can I seek abortion as a woman with disabilities?

Can I seek abortion if I have separated from my boyfriend/partner/spouse?

Can I seek abortion if my divorce case is ongoing?

Can I seek abortion if there is a threat to my physical health or mental health?

Can I seek abortion while a criminal case (rape, POCSO, etc.) related to my pregnancy is ongoing?

Can I seek an abortion if the pregnancy is detrimental to my life?

Can a rape survivor seek abortion?

Can a single/unmarried woman get an abortion?

Can an arrested/imprisoned woman seek abortion?

Can my name and my abortion-related information be disclosed?

Can people who are not cisgendered women seek an abortion?

Do I need any specific documents to seek an abortion?

Do I need to file a police complaint or FIR to seek an abortion?

Is my partner or family's consent needed for me to seek an abortion?