Supreme Court Landmark Case Quiz
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Supreme Court Landmark Case Quiz

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What is the latest amendment to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act (MTP Act)?

  • Requirement of 3 doctors' advice for termination
  • Expansion to include unmarried women (correct)
  • Introduction of a 24-week termination limit
  • Increase in the fine for breach of confidentiality

    • How many doctors' advice are required for termination between 20-24 weeks under the MTP Act?

  • 2 doctors' advice (correct)
  • 1 doctor's advice
  • No doctor's advice required
  • 3 doctors' advice

    • What is the consequence of breaching confidentiality under the MTP Act?

  • Revocation of medical license
  • Fine up to Rs. 1000
  • Community service for 6 months
  • Fine and/or imprisonment of 1 year (correct)

    • Who made the decision against the woman's plea to terminate her 26-week pregnancy?

    <p>CJI led 3 judge bench of the SC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the reasons expressed by the woman for her inability to go through her 3rd pregnancy?

    <p>Postpartum Psychosis and financial issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who decided against the woman's plea to terminate her 26-week pregnancy?

    <p>A 3-judge bench led by the Chief Justice of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the latest amendment to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act (MTP Act)?

    <p>Expansion to include unmarried women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many doctors' advice are required for termination between 20-24 weeks under the MTP Act?

    <p>2 doctors' advice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act maintain regarding confidentiality for women seeking abortion?

    <p>Confidentiality is maintained and breach can lead to a fine and/or imprisonment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reason expressed by the woman for her inability to go through her 3rd pregnancy?

    <p>Postpartum Psychosis and financial issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum duration of pregnancy up to which termination is allowed with one doctor's advice under the MTP Act?

    <p>20 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who led the 3-judge bench of the Supreme Court that decided against the woman's plea for termination of her pregnancy?

    <p>CJI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of breaching confidentiality under the MTP Act?

    <p>Fine and/or imprisonment of 1 year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act (MTP Act) first enacted?

    <p>1971</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the MTP Act, when can termination be done by two doctors' advice?

    <p>Between 20-24 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

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