How Abortion Law Is Helping India To Control Population Growth

Sahil Tokas & Ritik Bhardwaj, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Delhi NCR

ABSTRACT

This paper provides an overview of abortion laws in India, including the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, of 1971, which sets out the conditions under which abortions may be performed. And how abortion controls population growth from both national and international perspectives. So firstly, we will be discussing what is abortion and what the policy and laws are made by the government around the world to control population growth then discuss the law and policies made by the government of India and compare them with U.S.A policies. then discussing the current trends of abortion around the world. Overall, Indian case laws related to abortion have generally upheld women's right to access safe and legal abortions, there is still work to be done to ensure that all women have equal access to reproductive healthcare services, including abortions.