Delhi Amends Medical Termination of Pregnancy Rules to Reflect Updated Terminology
It may be recalled that the Delhi government had issued a notification dated January 18, 2024 introducing the updated formats for Form-I, Form-II, and Form-III. These formats are essential for the proper documentation of Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) cases, as mandated by the law. Now, by the present notification, the Delhi government has further updated Form-II wherein the words “mental retardation” have been replaced with “women with intellectual disability”.
Medical Termination of Pregnancy Rules Updated With Inclusive Terminology
The amendment notification has modified the term “mental retardation” for a more inclusive term of “women with intellectual disability”. The updated terminology aligns with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, promoting person-centered language that respects the dignity of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Delhi Has Updated Its Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Formats
The notification introduces the updated formats, specifically Form-I, Form-II, and Form-III. These formats are essential for the proper documentation of Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) cases, as mandated by the law.
