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Bagga, R., Singh, R., Bansal, Y. et al. Legal Abortion Limit Raised up to 24 Weeks of Gestation for Substantial Foetal Anomalies or for Rape Victims: a Welcome Step for Women and Health Providers in India. ABR 14, 5–8 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41649-021-00188-w
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