Under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act 2021 (India), which of the following statements is correct regarding termination beyond 20 weeks?

• A Termination up to 24 weeks requires opinion of only one registered medical practitioner
• B Termination beyond 24 weeks is allowed without restriction if requested by the woman
• C The upper gestational limit for all women has been raised to 28 weeks
• D Termination between 20–24 weeks is allowed for specific categories with opinion of two RMPs ✓

Explanation

The MTP Amendment Act 2021 (India) raised the upper gestational limit from 20 to 24 weeks for specific categories of women (survivors of rape, minors, women with disability, change in marital status), requiring the opinion of two registered medical practitioners. Beyond 24 weeks, termination is only allowed for substantial foetal abnormalities diagnosed by a Medical Board. There is no blanket 28-week limit.

Reference: Shaw's Textbook of Gynaecology, 17th ed.

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