2. Definitions
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—
guardian means a person having the care of the person of a minor or a [mentally ill person];
[(aa) Medical Board means the Medical Board constituted under sub-section (2C) of section 3 of the Act;] [(b) mentally ill person means a person who is in need of treatment by reason of any mental disorder other than mental retardation;]
minor means a person who, under the provisions of the Indian Majority Act, 1875 (9 of 1875), is to be deemed not to have attained his majority;
registered medical practitioner means a medical practitioner who possesses any recognised medical qualification as defined in clause (h) of section 2 of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956), whose name has been entered in a State Medical Register and who has such experience or training in gynaecology and obstetrics as may be prescribed by rules made under this Act.
[(e) termination of pregnancy means a procedure to terminate a pregnancy by using medical or surgical methods.]
Amendment notes (3)
- Subs w.e.f. 18-6-2003 . Subs. by Act 64 of 2002, s. 2, for lunatic (w.e.f. 18-6-2003).
- Ins w.e.f. 24-9-2021 . Ins. by Act 8 of 2021, s. 2 (w.e.f. 24-9-2021).
- Subs w.e.f. 18-6-2003 . Subs. by s. 2, ibid., for clause (b) (w.e.f. 18-6-2003).