15 Questions
What is the latest amendment to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act (MTP Act)?
Expansion to include unmarried women
How many doctors' advice are required for termination between 20-24 weeks under the MTP Act?
2 doctors' advice
What is the consequence of breaching confidentiality under the MTP Act?
Fine and/or imprisonment of 1 year
Who made the decision against the woman's plea to terminate her 26-week pregnancy?
CJI led 3 judge bench of the SC
What were the reasons expressed by the woman for her inability to go through her 3rd pregnancy?
Postpartum Psychosis and financial issues
Who decided against the woman's plea to terminate her 26-week pregnancy?
A 3-judge bench led by the Chief Justice of India
What was the latest amendment to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act (MTP Act)?
Expansion to include unmarried women
How many doctors' advice are required for termination between 20-24 weeks under the MTP Act?
2 doctors' advice
What does the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act maintain regarding confidentiality for women seeking abortion?
Confidentiality is maintained and breach can lead to a fine and/or imprisonment
What was the reason expressed by the woman for her inability to go through her 3rd pregnancy?
Postpartum Psychosis and financial issues
What is the maximum duration of pregnancy up to which termination is allowed with one doctor's advice under the MTP Act?
20 weeks
Who led the 3-judge bench of the Supreme Court that decided against the woman's plea for termination of her pregnancy?
CJI
What is the consequence of breaching confidentiality under the MTP Act?
Fine and/or imprisonment of 1 year
When was the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act (MTP Act) first enacted?
1971
Under the MTP Act, when can termination be done by two doctors' advice?
Between 20-24 weeks
Test your knowledge of recent Supreme Court decisions with this quiz on a landmark case involving a woman seeking to terminate her 26-week pregnancy due to postpartum psychosis and financial issues. Learn about the differing opinions of the judges and the legal implications of this significant ruling.
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