{"id":546,"date":"2026-09-17T09:43:56","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T09:43:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drrupaliabortioncentre.com\/international\/?p=546"},"modified":"2026-09-17T09:44:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T09:44:04","slug":"medical-abortion-mtp-pills-in-delhi-ncr-india-method-eligibility-costsafety-and-legal-framework","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drrupaliabortioncentre.com\/international\/2026\/09\/17\/medical-abortion-mtp-pills-in-delhi-ncr-india-method-eligibility-costsafety-and-legal-framework\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Abortion (MTP Pills) in Delhi NCR &amp; India: Method, Eligibility, Cost,Safety and Legal Framework"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"-sources\">A patient-friendly guide based on the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971 <a href=\"#sources\">(1)<\/a>, the MTP<br>(Amendment) Act, 2021,<a href=\"#sources\">(2)<\/a>  the MTP Rules and Supreme Court guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medical abortion \u2014 commonly searched as the abortion pills method or MTP kit method \u2014 is a non-surgical<br>way of ending an early pregnancy using medicines prescribed by a qualified doctor at a government<br>registered abortion hospital. This guide explains what medical abortion is, who is eligible in Delhi NCR and<br>across India, how the pills work, what it costs, what the warning signs are, and exactly what the law says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\">What Is Medical Abortion (Pills Method)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medical abortion, also called the pills method or medical method of termination of pregnancy, is a non<br>surgical approach to terminating an early pregnancy using medicines prescribed by a Registered Medical<br>Practitioner. Mifepristone and misoprostol are the medicines commonly used for medication abortion. In<br>practice this regimen is used in early pregnancy, generally up to about 9 weeks of gestation. The appropriate<br>method for any individual depends on gestational age, clinical findings, medical history and applicable law.<br>The gestational limit for a medication-abortion regimen should not be confused with the overall legal<br>gestational limits under the MTP Act. The MTP Act regulates when and under what conditions a pregnancy<br>may legally be terminated; the medicine regimen and clinical suitability are separate medical questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3\">Indications for the Medical Method of Termination of Pregnancy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Early pregnancy abortion (unwanted or unplanned pregnancy within the eligible gestational window)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Embryonic or foetal demise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retained Products of Conception (RPOC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blighted ovum (anembryonic pregnancy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-4\">Is Medical Abortion Legal in India?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Abortion is legally permitted in India when the requirements of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy<br>Act, 1971 and applicable rules are satisfied. The principal law was substantially amended in 2021<a href=\"#sources\"> (2) <\/a>by the MTP<br>(Amendment) Act, 2021 to expand access and revise the gestational limits and categories covered by the<br>law. Termination must be carried out by a qualified doctor at a government-approved, registered facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5\">What Did the 2021 Amendment Change?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The upper gestational limit was increased to 24 weeks for specified categories of pregnant women,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>subject to the statutory conditions and the applicable rules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For pregnancies up to 20 weeks, the Act generally provides for the opinion of one Registered Medical<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practitioner (RMP), subject to the Act&#8217;s requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For pregnancies between 20 and 24 weeks, termination is permitted for categories prescribed by the<br>Rules and requires the opinions of two RMPs, subject to the Ac<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For substantial foetal abnormalities diagnosed by a Medical Board, the law provides a separate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>framework beyond 24 weeks, subject to the statutory conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The earlier married-woman-specific contraceptive-failure wording was replaced with wording that<br>applies to &#8216;any woman or her partner&#8217;, widening the provision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The framework for confidentiality and for access to safe and legal abortion services was strengthened.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6\">Who Can Get a Medical Abortion in Delhi NCR \/ India?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The MTP framework is not limited to married women. Depending on the circumstances and gestational age,<br>the law covers, among others:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indian citizens, expats and foreign nationals \u2014 all can access legal abortion services in India within the<br>applicable limits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unmarried or single women<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Married women<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Divorcees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Widows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Separated or abandoned women<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women in live-in relationships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women with intellectual disability or reduced intellectual capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women with physical disability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Survivors of rape or sexual assault<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The legal requirements in each case depend on the pregnancy&#8217;s gestational age, the applicable statutory<br>ground and the required medical opinions. For minors and certain other legally specified situations,<br>additional consent, documentation or procedural requirements can apply, so a clinician should assess each<br>case individually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7\">Can an Unmarried Woman Legally Have an Abortion?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marital status by itself is not a legal bar to accessing an abortion that otherwise satisfies the MTP Act. In X v.<br>Principal Secretary<a href=\"#sources\">,(3)<\/a> Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of NCT of Delhi (29 September<br>2022), the Supreme Court held that the benefit of the MTP framework cannot be restricted to married<br>women and interpreted the law to include unmarried women within the relevant provision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8\">MTP Rules: Who Falls Within the 20\u201324 Week Categories?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Rules, 2003 were amended in 2021 (and further amended in 2024 \u2014<br>see MTP (Amendment) Rules, 2024).<a href=\"#sources\">(4) <\/a> Rule 3B identifies categories for the 20\u201324 week framework, including<br>survivors of sexual assault, rape or incest; minors; women whose marital status changes during the<br>pregnancy; women with physical disabilities; women with intellectual disability; women with mental illness;<br>cases of substantial foetal malformation; and women facing humanitarian, disaster or emergency situations<br>as specified by the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9\">What If There Is a Serious Foetal Abnormality?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2021 amendment introduced a Medical Board mechanism for certain pregnancies involving substantial<br>foetal abnormalities, including a statutory route for termination beyond 24 weeks where the conditions of<br>the Act are met. Such cases require specialist assessment and should not be treated as routine medication<br>abortion cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10\">Method of Medical Abortion: How It Is Done<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mifepristone and misoprostol are the two medicines used in the medical method of abortion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They must be taken at a government-registered abortion hospital, after the necessary lab<br>investigations, an ultrasound scan and the required legal formalities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The patient is called back for a follow-up ultrasound scan, usually after about three weeks, to confirm<br>that the process is complete.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11\">How the Abortion Pills Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mifepristone blocks progesterone activity and halts the growth of the embryo; misoprostol then causes the<br>uterus to contract and expel the pregnancy. Bleeding and cramping are expected effects, but the intensity<br>varies from patient to patient. The complete process generally takes about two to three weeks, which is why<br>follow-up matters to confirm completion and assess recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12\">Preparation: Before Taking Abortion Pills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ID proof \u2014 Aadhaar card or passport copy \u2014 is required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consent of the patient is required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An ultrasound scan and lab investigations must be done before the pills are taken, to confirm the<br>pregnancy and estimate gestational age.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A qualified clinician should review medical history, medications, allergies and any conditions that may<br>make medication abortion unsuitable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The legal and clinical setting must satisfy the MTP Act and applicable rules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not obtain or use abortion medicines from unregistered clinics, unqualified persons, quacks or local<br>medical shops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not rely on home remedies or self-medication without proper medical assessment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-13\">Documents and Consent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Documentation and consent requirements depend on the patient&#8217;s age, legal circumstances and the<br>procedure chosen. In general, the informed consent of the pregnant woman herself is central to the MTP<br>framework \u2014 for an adult, no husband&#8217;s, partner&#8217;s or family member&#8217;s consent is required. For minors and<br>persons covered by specific legal provisions, additional requirements may apply. The provider should explain<br>the required documents before the procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-14\">When Medical Abortion May Not Be Appropriate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medication abortion is not appropriate in every pregnancy. Following the American College of Obstetricians<br>and Gynecologists (ACOG), contraindications to the pill method include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ectopic pregnancy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allergy or intolerance to the medicines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chronic adrenal failure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inherited porphyrias<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bleeding disorders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current long-term corticosteroid therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-15\">Warning Signs After Taking Abortion Pills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High-grade fever, or fever and chills that persist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very heavy or persistent bleeding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Severe or worsening cramps and abdominal pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abnormal white discharge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foul-smelling vaginal discharge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breathlessness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dizziness, fainting or marked weakness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These symptoms can require urgent medical evaluation and may indicate an incomplete abortion or<br>Retained Products of Conception (RPOC). Contact your service provider or treating doctor immediately, or<br>seek emergency care if symptoms are severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-16\">Important Considerations for Patients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Abortion pills must be prescribed by a qualified doctor at a government-registered abortion hospital.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never take abortion pills from quacks, unregistered clinics or local medical shops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never use home remedies to try to end a pregnancy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-17\">Advantages and Disadvantages of Medical Abortion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Advantages<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Disadvantages \/ Limitations<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Easy to take \u2014 no surgical procedure involved<br>Non-invasive (no instrumentation of the uterus)<br>Comparatively cheaper than surgical options<br>Can be suitable for very early pregnancy<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Can be painful, with heavy bleeding and cramps<br>Risk of incomplete abortion \/ Retained Products<br>of Conception (RPOC)<br>Cannot be used beyond the gestational limit for<br>the regimen (commonly up to about 9 weeks)<br>Needs follow-up to confirm completion<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-18\">Medical Abortion vs Suction and Second-Trimester Methods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three types of abortion are generally available in India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Method<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Usual gestational range<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Nature<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Medical method (pills)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Approx. 4\u20139 weeks<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Non-surgical, medicines given<br>under medical supervision<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Suction \/ vacuum method<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Approx. 4\u201312 weeks<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Short clinical procedure to<br>empty the uterus<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medical and procedural abortion are different methods. Medication abortion uses prescribed medicines,<br>while procedural methods use a short clinical procedure to empty the uterus. Neither method is universally<br>&#8216;better&#8217;. In practice, the suction method is often preferred where it is suitable because it is completed in one<br>sitting and carries a lower chance of incomplete abortion, whereas the pill method is easy to take but can<br>involve heavy bleeding, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and a risk of RPOC. The right option depends on<br>gestational age, clinical findings, patient preference, availability, contraindications and the treating clinician&#8217;s<br>assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-19\">Medical Abortion Cost in Delhi NCR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cost of medical abortion in Delhi NCR is roughly Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 15,000. The exact figure depends on the<br>weeks of pregnancy, the age and medical health conditions of the patient, the investigations required, the<br>doctor&#8217;s experience and the services or package chosen. Whether the ultrasound scan is included depends<br>on the provider and the hospital package. The only reliable way to know your exact cost is a consultation,<br>where the doctor can confirm gestational age and clinical condition before quoting the procedure and price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-20\">Confidentiality and Privacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Section 5A of the MTP Act provides for confidentiality regarding the particulars of a woman whose<br>pregnancy has been terminated, subject to disclosure as authorised by law. Patients should therefore seek<br>care from a properly registered and authorised provider, and ask the provider how medical records and<br>personal information are handled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-21\">Safe and Legal Abortion Services at Dr. Rupali&#8217;s Abortion Hospital<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For anyone looking for safe and legal abortion services in Delhi NCR or elsewhere in India, Dr. Rupali&#8217;s<br>Abortion Hospital is a preferred choice. The hospital has served thousands of patients from more than 50<br>nationalities, including patients from UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Sharjah, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain,<br>Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Jordan, Iran, Maldives, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Singapore, South Africa, Canada, United<br>Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, USA, New Zealand, Egypt, Germany, France, Switzerland, Spain, Czech Republic,<br>Cyprus, North Korea, Japan, Mauritius, Malaysia, Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar, safely and successfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-22\">Legal Achievements of Dr. Rupali Mishra and Her Legal Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Rupali Mishra and her legal team, led by Dr. Amit Mishra, Advocate, Supreme Court of India, were behind<br>the landmark judgment X v. The Principal Secretary &amp; Ors, passed by the Supreme Court of India on 29<br>September 2022, through which abortion up to 24 weeks \u2014 in the categories recognised by the law \u2014 was<br>held to extend to unmarried women as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-23\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-24\">How is pregnancy confirmed before an abortion?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pregnancy can be confirmed through an ultrasound scan, a Beta hCG blood test or a urine pregnancy kit. An<br>ultrasound is also used to estimate gestational age and to rule out ectopic pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-25\">How many types of abortion are there in India?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three: the medical method (pills, approx. 4\u20139 weeks), the suction method (approx. 4\u201312 weeks) and the<br>second-trimester method (approx. 12\u201324 weeks).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-26\">What is the medical abortion cost in Delhi NCR?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roughly Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 15,000, depending on the weeks of pregnancy, the patient&#8217;s age and medical<br>conditions, the investigations needed and the doctor&#8217;s experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-27\">Which medicines are used for medical abortion?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mifepristone and misoprostol, prescribed by a qualified gynaecologist and taken at a registered hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-28\">Is an ultrasound scan required before medical abortion?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In practice, yes \u2014 an ultrasound is used to confirm the pregnancy, estimate gestational age and rule out<br>ectopic pregnancy before any abortion. Exactly what is needed depends on the clinical situation and the<br>method being considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-29\">Is the medical method of abortion painful?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can be. Cramping and bleeding are expected, and for some patients the bleeding is heavy and the pain<br>significant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-30\">How long does the medical method of abortion take?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hospital visit itself takes roughly an hour, but the full process of completing the abortion generally takes<br>about two to three weeks, with a follow-up scan to confirm completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-31\">Are abortion pills safe for everyone?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Medication abortion requires clinical assessment, because contraindications and complications can<br>occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-32\">Can abortion pills be taken without a doctor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Patients should not self-medicate. Abortion services should be provided through an appropriately<br>qualified and authorised medical provider under the applicable law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-33\">Whose consent is required for a medical abortion in Delhi NCR?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For an adult woman, only her own consent is required \u2014 not her husband&#8217;s, partner&#8217;s or family&#8217;s. For minors<br>and certain other legally specified situations, additional consent or documentation requirements apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-34\">Is abortion legal in India?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, when the requirements of the MTP Act<a href=\"#sources\"> (1)<\/a> and applicable rules are met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-35\">Can abortion be performed after 24 weeks?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In specified circumstances involving substantial foetal abnormalities, the Act provides a Medical Board<br>framework beyond 24 weeks, subject to the statutory requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-36\">How can I find out my exact cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through a consultation at Dr. Rupali&#8217;s Abortion Hospital. Once the doctor knows the weeks of pregnancy,<br>your age, your medical condition and the services chosen, you will be told the actual procedure and cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"sources\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-37\">Sources &amp; Authorities<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(1) The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scobserver.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-Medical-Termination-of-Pregnancy-Act-1971.pdf\">\u2014https:\/\/www.scobserver.in\/wp<br>content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-Medical-Termination-of-Pregnancy-Act-1971.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>(2) The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021 \u2014<br><a href=\"https:\/\/prsindia.org\/files\/bills_acts\/acts_parliament\/2021\/Medical%20Termination%20of%20Pregnancy%20\">https:\/\/prsindia.org\/files\/bills_acts\/acts_parliament\/2021\/Medical%20Termination%20of%20Pregnancy%20<\/a><br>Amendment%20Act%202021.pdf<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>(3) X v. 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