Indian health ministry recommends changes in abortion law
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Published: Dec 13, 2016, 23:28 IST | Updated: Dec 13, 2016, 23:28 IST
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Keen to push amendments in the medical termination of pregnancy act 1971, the health ministry has proposed to allow abortion for unmarried women in case of contraceptive failure.
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