Government to allow abortion for single women

Other amendments to the law dating back to 1971 would allow abortion any time during pregnancy for "selective" foetal abnormality, which cannot be detected during the 20-week gestation period. Currently, the law allows medical abortion only till 20 weeks of pregnancy.

It will also help address the social taboo attached to sexual activity of single or unmarried women and instead allow them a right over their body.

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