Abortion is a medical treatment that is aimed to terminate the pregnancy and has been allowed in India in some cases only by the certified doctors by the Government. There are certain cases in which the Government allows a female to terminate the growth of the foetus and end the pregnancy with medical help. However, if an unsafe procedure is followed or an authorised professional does the procedure of abortion, it is termed as illegal. There are some more cases under which the abortion is called ‘illegal’ and thus, is unsafe for the health of the women who underwent the medical procedures. These cases are as follows:
Under 4-5 Months: Jail term for up to 3 years or fine, or both will be the punishment served to the doctor and the patient who has terminated the pregnancy of the foetus of 4-5 months, unless they can prove that it was a necessary procedure done in good faith to save the life of the woman who underwent abortion.
Over 5 months: The movement of the foetus in the womb can be sensed after 5 months of pregnancy and getting abortion done in that period is seen as a crime. The doctor who aborted the child and the woman who had the procedure done will serve prison time for 7 years or fine or both unless the abortion is proved to be done for saving the patient's life.
Without Permission: If an abortion is done in a forceful way or without the prior permission from the mother, the doctor will serve a jail term for 10 years or more.
Leads To Death: Jail term of 10 years and a fine will be imposed on the doctor because of whom the termination of pregnancy would lead to the death of the patient. However, if the procedure of abortion, in this case, is done without the consent of the mother, it can lead in a lifetime of the sentence in prison.
Intentional Killing: According to the Indian Penal Code, 1860, causing intentional death of the foetus is considered a crime and the punishment for the same can be extended up to 10 years.
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