Section 2:
Definitions.
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,--
(a) guardian means a person having the care of the person of a minor or a 1[mentally ill person];
2[(aa) Medical Board means the Medical Board constituted under sub-section (2C) of section 3 of the Act;]
3[(b) mentally ill person means a person who is in need of treatment by reason of any mental
disorder other than mental retardation;]
(c) 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;
(d)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.
2[(e) termination of pregnancy means a procedure to terminate a pregnancy by using medical or
surgical methods.]
Notes:
1. Subs. by Act 64 of 2002, s. 2, for lunatic (w.e.f. 18-6-2003).
2. Ins. by Act 8 of 2021, s. 2 (w.e.f. 24-9-2021).
3. Subs. by s. 2, ibid., for clause (b) (w.e.f. 18-6-2003).