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Precautions
Take consent from Pregnant women
Take consent from parent/guardian if she is less than 18
years or mentally ill.
Consent of the husband not necessary and not
mandatory
EMERGENCY
Any doctor can perform MTP
Need not be recognized centre
Any gestational age.
MAINTENANCE OF REGISTER
- Details of the patient
- 5 years.
- Professional secrecy.
PUNISHMENT
Termination of pregnancy in violation of provisions
of the Act is an offence punishable with Rigorous
imprisonment of 2 years (may extend up to 7 years).