Abortion and Pre-Conception Pre-Natal Laws in India | Kuber Mahajan | Ed 2027

Core Subject Matter

• Comprehensive Commentary: Offers a thorough analysis of Indian abortion laws, detailing both pre- and post-amendment statutory provisions.

• Integration with Criminal Law: Delivers a first-of-its-kind integrated treatment examining how medical termination of pregnancy frameworks intersect with newer criminal laws.

• Judicial Precedents & Jurisprudence: Features a detailed breakdown of landmark judicial rulings, international obligations, and an exhaustive analysis of American jurisprudence on the topic.

• PCPNDT Act Coverage: Provides a rigorous examination of sex-selection laws and regulations relating to abortion under the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act.

• Multidisciplinary Perspective: Weaves together historical, ethical, moral, medical, and societal contexts across its 7 structured chapters.

• Distinguished Foreword & Afterword: Features expert insights from Hon’ble Ms. Justice (Retd.) Gita Mittal (Former Chief Justice, Delhi High Court and Jammu & Kashmir High Court) and Hon’ble Ms. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna (Judge, Delhi High Court).

• Audience

  • Advocates and Trial Lawyers: Essential for practitioners handling medical negligence, family law litigation, and criminal defense work involving statutory termination.

  • Judicial Officers and Medical Boards: Serves as a vital reference manual for judges, courts, and medical boards navigating compliance and legal disputes.

  • Academics, Researchers, and Students: An invaluable resource for anyone studying medical law, public health policy, and constitutional obligations.