Suggested Amendments by NCW

1. Section 2, clause ( a ) should be revised to broaden the definition of guardian to include an individual having the care of the person of a ) a minor women, or b) a women of unsound mind.

2. In Section 2, clause ( b ) of the Act, the definition of 'lunatic' should be deleted.

3. Section 3, clause ( 2 ) , Explanation 1, of the Act should be amended to include offences under sections 376A to 376D of IPC as within its scope.

4. Section 3, clause ( 4 ) of the Act should be revised so as to make it clear that the consent of the women concerned, must be obtained in every case.

5. Section 5, clause ( 2 ) of the Act should be amended so as to indicate clearly which particular offence is constituted if a person who is not a registered medical practitioner performs abortion.