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Decoding Women's Reproductive Autonomy: A Critical Examination of Abortion Laws in India
Abstract
Abortions have been an age-old practice and prevalent since the ancient times. Different religions have had different connotations, always finding a way to control women's bodies and their choices. India had been the hub of unsafe abortions with an extremely high maternal mortality ratio (MMR). The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act 1971 was India's first attempt marking a positive step, decriminalizing abortions and giving a higher degree of bodily autonomy to the women. Consequently, the government during various phases came up with policies to provide safe and accessible abortions to the women of the country.This paper makes a thorough analysis of the historical view and statistics on abortion, the functioning of the MTP Act, government schemes, and abortions from a global perspective. An attempt has been made to look into the other statutes which have a direct impact on the MTP Act – the statute which governs abortion in India. A critical analysis has also been provided concerning the outcomes of the Act – affirmative and non-affirmative.
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