Central Act
The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971
An Act to provide for the termination of certain gnancies by registered medical practitioners and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
| Act number | 34 of 1971 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1971-08-10 |
| In force from | 1972-04-01 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| Department | Department of Health and Family Welfare |
| Sections | 9 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 come into force?
It came into force on 1972-04-01, having been enacted on 1971-08-10.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Department of Health and Family Welfare).
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