The MTP (Amendment) Act 2021 in India extended the upper gestational limit from 20 to 24 weeks for which category of women?
- A Rape survivors, minors, women with physical disabilities, and women whose marital status changes during pregnancy ✓
- B All women on request
- C Unmarried women and divorcees only
- D Women where fetal anomaly is detected at 20–24 weeks
Correct answer: A. Rape survivors, minors, women with physical disabilities, and women whose marital status changes during pregnancy
Explanation
The MTP Amendment Act 2021 extended the gestational limit for termination from 20 to 24 weeks for specific vulnerable categories: survivors of sexual assault or rape, minors, women with physical or mental disabilities, women in changed marital status during pregnancy (widowhood or divorce), and women with multi-fetal pregnancies. Beyond 24 weeks, termination is permitted only for substantial fetal abnormality detected by a Medical Board. The Act also removes the requirement for a partner's consent.
Reference: Shaw's Textbook of Gynaecology, 17th ed.
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