What are the objectives of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill,2020. What are the concerns with some provisions of the bill? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment-

• https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/denying-women-the-right-over-their-bodies/article33804050.ece
• https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/mtp-bills-proposal-for-a-bureaucracy-to-vet-abortions-is-ill-judged-and-impractical-7183300/
• In the intro, mention that the MTP Act of 1971 allowed termination of pregnancy in several limited circumstances.
• In the body, mention that the amendment extends the conditions and the duration in which pregnancy can be terminated. In the concerns mention violation of women’s right over their body, issues with the constitution of the medical board in each state, failure to consider the other reason such as personal choice and sudden change in circumstances such as the death of partner etc.
• Conclude by mentioning the need to consider these concerns with the bill