The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act of 1971 aims to provide for the termination of certain pregnancies by registered medical practitioners. It defines key terms like guardian, minor, lunatic, and registered medical practitioner. It outlines the circumstances under which a pregnancy can be terminated, including risk to the woman's life or health, fetal abnormalities, rape, or contraceptive failure. Terminations can be done by experienced doctors in approved government hospitals. Facilities must have appropriate equipment and drugs. Consent is required from the woman, or her guardian if she is a minor or lunatic. Records must be kept privately and securely.

1. Presented By
Ashish R. Chaudhari
Asst. Professor
P R Patil Institute of Pharmacy Talegaon SP
Wardha
P R Patil Institute of Pharmacy Talegaon SP Wardha
Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act 1971

2. Objective of MTP Act
 To provide for the termination of certain pregnancies by
Registered Medical Practitioners and matters connected
therewith

3. Definitions
Guardian: A person having the care of minor or lunatic
Minor: As per Indian Majority act, 1875 it to be deemed not to have attend his
majority.
Lunatic: Mentally ill (having mental disorder)
Registered Medial Practitioner (RMP): A medical practitioner who passes
any recognized medical qualification in clause (h) of section 2 of Indian
Medical Council Act, 1956, whose name has been entered in State medical
register

4. Circumstances under which pregnancy may be Terminated by RMP
 Continuation of pregnancy is a risk to the life of pregnant woman or it
can cause grave injury to her physical and mental health
(Up to 12 weeks of gestation with opinion of one RMP)
 Substantial risk that the child, if born, would be seriously handicapped
due to physical or mental abnormalities;
(Up to 12 weeks of gestation with opinion of one RMP)
 Pregnancy caused by rape;
(Up to 20 weeks of gestation with opinion of not less than 2 RMP)

5. Circumstances under which pregnancy may be Terminated by RMP
 Failure of contraceptive in married woman.
(Up to 20 weeks of gestation with opinion of not less than 2 RMP)
 A woman who is less than of 18 years of age or is lunatic , with
written consent of her guardian

6. Who can Terminate Pregnancy
A) Medical practitioner, registered in State Medical register
immediately before commencement of act, should have not
less than 3 years experience in practice of gynaecology or
obstetrics.
B) A Medical practitioner, registered in State Medical register
on or after commencement can terminate pregnancy if;
1. He has completed six months of house surgery in
gynaecology.

7. 2. He has experience at any hospital for not less than 1 year in the
practice of obstetrics and gynaecology.
3. He has assisted Registered medical practitioner in 25 cases of
medical termination of pregnancy in government approved
hospital
4. In case Registered medical practitioner who holds a post
graduate degree or diploma in Gynaecology.
Who can Terminate Pregnancy

8. Places where Pregnancy may be terminated
 A Government hospital
 A place approved government for the purpose this act.
Place should have:
• Safe and Hygienic conditions
• Operation table and instruments for surgery
• Anaesthetic equipment, sterilization equipment.
• Drugs and parenteral fluids for emergency use.

9. Requirement of Consent
 Consent of woman is required
 If she is less than 18 years or lunatic, consent of guardian is
required

11. Offences and Penalties

12. Maintenance of Admission Register
Head of hospital or owner should maintenance and admission
register.
Serial number to each admission should be given such as
11/2021
Information related to women should not be disclose to any
person

13. Reference
1. A Text book of Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence by Dr. B. S.
Kuchekar