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Section 37, Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 [S1M-EN1]

As at 6 September 2026. In force from 12 January 1971.

In Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 [A10-NDK]. This text from 12 January 1971. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 37, Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 [S1M-EN1]. Machine: S1M-EN1.

37. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Licensing Authority may, by order in writing, direct any licensee to take such measures in relation to the sale of drugs as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.

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drug: Section 2, Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 [S1MDJ3] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "drug" includes all medicines for internal or external use of human beings or animals and all substances intended to be used for or in the diagnosis, treatment, mitigation or prevention of any disease or disorder in human beings or animals

drug: 19 more definitions.

Licensing Authority: Section 2, Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 [S1MDJ3] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Licensing Authority" means the authority appointed under section 4 to grant licences under this Act

Licensing Authority: 21 more definitions.

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Section 37, Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 [S1M-EN1]