Abortion in Índia
Information about abortion access and services in Índia.
Is abortion legal in India?
Abortion is legal in India for pregnancies up to 24 weeks. Abortion is legal in India for pregnancies up to 24 weeks.According to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021 [1], ending a pregnancy up to 20 weeks requires approval from one registered medical practitioner, while ending a pregnancy between 20 and 24 weeks requires approval from two registered medical practitioners who can assess that the pregnancy:- Poses a risk to the life of the woman or could cause serious harm to her physical or mental health.- Is the result of rape, incest, or contraceptive failure in a married woman, which is assumed to harm her mental health.- Has a high likelihood of the child being born with severe physical or mental abnormalities.
Abortion with pills in India
In-clinic abortion in India
Support and Resources in Índia
Who can I contact for more information about abortion in Índia?
Please contact the following organizations to access abortion services and information.
India Marjee Hotline
Confidential information on safe abortion and contraception in India.
Hotline
+919075764763
Janani India Tele-Helpline Centre
Family planning and safe abortion services
Hotline
1800- 200- 3006
Foundation for Reproductive Health Services India (FRHS India)
Family planning, contraception, and safe abortion services
Hotline
(+91) 11 4984 0000 / (+91) 40 3068 0659