Abortion Up To 24 Weeks Legal; Rajya Sabha Passes Bill
The Rajya Sabha, on March 16, passed the amended Medical Termination of Pregnancy bill that has increased the abortion period from existing 12-20 weeks to a maximum of 24 weeks. Meanwhile, pregnancies seeking termination beyond 24-weeks will have to be approved by the State-level medical board. However, the opposition highlighted that the medical board's approval of abortion would be demeaning and a breach of privacy.