Study of Abortion Laws in India: An Overview
There is an immense need to have stringent laws on abortion that prescribe heavy punishment for wrongdoers. Recent judgments are steps forward to protect the rights of women. No distinction will be made between married as well as unmarried women under the abortion law in India. Although the Indian judiciary has welcomed post-33-week abortions among females stating mother’s choice is Ultimate. The absence of a manner that places women’s choices at the center and a robust law. That lays down detailed procedures for abortions can be felt heavily. Legislation that respects women’s reproductive choices needs to be framed in independent India.