Vol IV, Issue 4 Date of Publication: November 06, 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.20529/IJME.2019.059

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Conflicting abortion laws in India: Unintended barriers to safe abortion for adolescent girls

Dipika Jain
Brian Tronic
Abstract:
This article examines the laws related to abortion in India, demonstrating how conflicting laws create unintended barriers to safe abortion for adolescent girls. It focuses specifically on the situation of adolescent girls seeking abortion, showcasing the unintended consequences that arise from the existing lack of clarity in the legal regime. The article also discusses the recommendations of the Committee on the Rights of the Child and the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of the Child.


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