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The Times of India

Mumbai / The Times of India

Lawyers, doctors feel MTP law puts medical assent over womens autonomy, seek change

In a wave of legal challenges tied to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, doctors are under heightened scrutiny. Even with an expanded window for obtaining abortions, critics argue that the legislation still favors medical authority over women's rights to choose. Advocates are pushing for the complete decriminalization of abortion and full autonomy for women in making these decisions.

10 May 2026 5:41 am