Question

what are the conditions in MTPcan be legally performed?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Risk to the health of the pregnant woman by reason of her actual or reasonably foreseeable environment. However during the first trimester (12 weeks of gestation!), a pregnant woman cannot abort at her will and pleasure.

Answer 2

As per the provisions of the MTP Act, only the consent of woman whose pregnancy is being terminated is required. However, in case of a minor i.e. below the age of 18 years, or a mentally ill woman, consent of guardian (MTP Act defines guardian as someone who has the care of the minor.