'Foetus Has Chance Of Being Born' : A Day After Allowing Abortion Of 26-Week Pregnancy, Supreme Court Asks AIIMS To Defer Procedure
1 year, 5 months ago

'Foetus Has Chance Of Being Born' : A Day After Allowing Abortion Of 26-Week Pregnancy, Supreme Court Asks AIIMS To Defer Procedure

Live Law  

In a turn of events, the Supreme Court today asked All India Institute of Medical Sciences to defer the medical termination of pregnancy for a 26-week pregnant married woman, who was permitted to proceed with the medical termination of her pregnancy just yesterday. Upon apprehension raised by the doctors at AIIMS that the foetus would have a viable chance of being born, the Union of India sought recall of the Supreme Court order which had permitted the medical termination of the pregnancy. Yesterday, a bench comprising Justice Hima Kohli and Justice BV Nagarathna had permitted the petitioner, who is a mother of two children to proceed with medical termination of pregnancy upon noting that she was suffering post-partum depression and was not in a position to raise a third child, emotionally, financially and mentally. Against this order, ASG Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Union, asserted– "The termination was recommended by court despite medical board saying that the baby had a viable chance of being born.

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Gestation Period Not Relevant For Termination Of Pregnancy If Medical Board Opines That There Exists Substantial Foetal Abnormality: Kerala HC
3 days, 5 hours ago

Gestation Period Not Relevant For Termination Of Pregnancy If Medical Board Opines That There Exists Substantial Foetal Abnormality: Kerala HC

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently held that length of pregnancy is not a relevant consideration for permitting termination of pregnancy when the Medical Board opines that there is a substantial foetal abnormality. The Division Bench of Justice A.Muhamed Mustaque and Justice P. Krishna Kumar thus permitted appellant-mother to carry medical termination of pregnancy, where the gestation period had progressed beyond …

Orissa HC seeks medical opinion on abortion of rape survivor
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Orissa HC seeks medical opinion on abortion of rape survivor

New Indian Express  

CUTTACK: The Orissa High Court has directed the superintendent of MKCG medical college and hospital to convene a medical board to give its opinion on termination of pregnancy of a 13-year-old rape survivor, who is suffering from sickle cell disease as well as epilepsy. Acting on the petition filed by the father of the rape victim, the single judge bench …

Bombay High Court allows woman to terminate 25-week pregnancy at private hospital
1 month ago

Bombay High Court allows woman to terminate 25-week pregnancy at private hospital

India Today  

The Bombay High Court government on Thursday permitted a 35-year-old woman to terminate her 25-week-old pregnancy at a private hospital of her choice despite certain technicalities in the Medical Termination of Pregnancy rules that prevents private institutions from performing such procedures for pregnancies beyond 24 weeks. The woman wanted to undergo the procedure at her chosen private hospital in the …

Woman Has Right To Say 'Yes Or No' To Motherhood: Allahabad HC Orders Medical Board To Examine Minor Sexual Abuse Victim's Pregnancy
1 month, 1 week ago

Woman Has Right To Say 'Yes Or No' To Motherhood: Allahabad HC Orders Medical Board To Examine Minor Sexual Abuse Victim's Pregnancy

Live Law  

While dealing with a petition seeking medical termination of pregnancy of a 17-year-old, the Allahabad High Court observed that Section 3 of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 provides the right to a victim of sexual assault to terminate her pregnancy medically. The bench of Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Prashant Kumar observed, “In the case of sexual …

Fully Developed Foetus Has Right To Enter This World, Live A Healthy Life: Rajasthan High Court Declines Termination Of 30 Weeks Pregnancy
3 months ago

Fully Developed Foetus Has Right To Enter This World, Live A Healthy Life: Rajasthan High Court Declines Termination Of 30 Weeks Pregnancy

Live Law  

While rejecting the application for termination of 30 weeks pregnancy by an alleged rape victim, the Rajasthan High Court reiterated that a fully developed foetus also has the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution. The fully developed fetus also has right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India to enter in this world and …

In Her Best Interest: Gauhati High Court Permits Termination Of 26-Week Pregnancy Of Minor Girl Who Was Allegedly Gangraped
3 months, 1 week ago

In Her Best Interest: Gauhati High Court Permits Termination Of 26-Week Pregnancy Of Minor Girl Who Was Allegedly Gangraped

Live Law  

A division bench of Justice Kalyan Rai Surana and Justice Susmita Phukan Khaund passed the order while hearing a Suo Moto writ petition registered on the basis of a news article published in the Times of India dated November 29, wherein it came to the court's notice that a minor girl stated to be gang-raped by seven people including four …

Mental health risk: Delhi HC allows woman to abort 22-week foetus
7 months ago

Mental health risk: Delhi HC allows woman to abort 22-week foetus

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court has permitted a 27-year-old woman to abort her 22-week foetus, on the grounds that the continuation of her pregnancy posed a risk to her mental well-being. “The court is of the opinion that the continuation of the ongoing pregnancy of the petitioner poses a risk to her mental well-being considering the reasonably foreseeable environment for both …

HC allows 28-week pregnant woman awaiting divorce to abort foetus
7 months ago

HC allows 28-week pregnant woman awaiting divorce to abort foetus

Hindustan Times  

In a significant order, the Punjab and Haryana high court has allowed a 28-week pregnant woman to abort the foetus even as she has yet to file for dissolution of marriage. While allowing the woman’s plea for termination of pregnancy, the court referred to a Supreme Court judgment wherein it was held “the right of a woman to have a …

Woman’s decision to continue pregnancy or choose termination: HC
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Woman’s decision to continue pregnancy or choose termination: HC

Hindustan Times  

While dealing with a case pertaining to a 15-year-old pregnant rape survivor, the Allahabad high court observed that it was a woman’s decision whether to continue with her pregnancy or go ahead with its medical termination. Allowing the continuation of her pregnancy after counseling her and her parents of the risks involved with medical termination at 32 weeks of pregnancy, …

Unbiased opinion must in medical termination of pregnancy cases
8 months, 1 week ago

Unbiased opinion must in medical termination of pregnancy cases

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI : In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has emphasised that medical professionals must offer their expert opinions in cases of termination of pregnancy without fear of legal consequences. In response, the court ordered re-evaluation by an AIIMS medical board, which, after thorough examination and antenatal MRI scans, recommended termination of the pregnancy. “Medical professionals must offer …

Delhi HC allows woman to medically terminate 30-week pregnancy. Here's why
8 months, 1 week ago

Delhi HC allows woman to medically terminate 30-week pregnancy. Here's why

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Friday passed an order allowing a 31-year-old woman to undergo medical termination of her pregnancy of around 30 weeks after the foetus was found to have a neuro-developmental disorder. The Delhi High Court on Friday passed an order allowing a 31-year-old woman to undergo medical termination of her pregnancy of around 30 weeks after the …

SC Rejects Plea Seeking Permission to Terminate Over 25-week Pregnancy
9 months, 2 weeks ago

SC Rejects Plea Seeking Permission to Terminate Over 25-week Pregnancy

News 18  

The Supreme Court has rejected a plea filed by a woman seeking permission to terminate her over 25-week pregnancy, but refrained from making public the reasons for its decision to protect her privacy. A vacation bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Satish Chandra Sharma perused a report filed by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi which was …

'Foetus Has Fundamental Right To Live': SC Rejects Plea For 27-Week-Pregnancy Termination
10 months ago

'Foetus Has Fundamental Right To Live': SC Rejects Plea For 27-Week-Pregnancy Termination

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea of a 20-year-old unmarried woman seeking termination of her over 27-week pregnancy, saying the foetus in the womb also has a fundamental right to live. A bench headed by Justice B R Gavai passed the order while hearing the woman's plea challenging the Delhi High Court's May 3 order refusing …

Supreme Court rejects plea for termination of over 27-week pregnancy, says foetus has fundamental right to live
10 months ago

Supreme Court rejects plea for termination of over 27-week pregnancy, says foetus has fundamental right to live

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on May 15 refused to entertain a plea of a 20-year-old unmarried woman seeking termination of her over 27-week pregnancy, saying the foetus in the womb also has a fundamental right to live. A bench headed by Justice B R Gavai passed the order while hearing the woman's plea challenging the Delhi High Court's May 3 order …

SC rejects plea for termination of over 27-week pregnancy, says foetus has fundamental right to live
10 months ago

SC rejects plea for termination of over 27-week pregnancy, says foetus has fundamental right to live

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea of a 20-year-old unmarried woman seeking termination of her over 27-week pregnancy, saying the foetus in the womb also has a fundamental right to live. A bench headed by Justice B R Gavai passed the order while hearing the woman's plea challenging the Delhi High Court's May 3 …

Supreme Court upholds right to life of foetus, rejects plea for late-term pregnancy termination
10 months ago

Supreme Court upholds right to life of foetus, rejects plea for late-term pregnancy termination

India TV News  

The Supreme Court declined to entertain the plea of a 20-year-old unmarried woman seeking termination of her over 27-week pregnancy. The bench, headed by Justice B R Gavai, cited the foetus's fundamental right to life as it passed the order during the hearing challenging the Delhi High Court's May 3 ruling, which also refused termination of the pregnancy. High Court …

'Healthy And Viable Foetus': Delhi High Court Rejects 20-Yr-Old Unmarried Woman's Plea To Terminate 27 Weeks Pregnancy
10 months, 1 week ago

'Healthy And Viable Foetus': Delhi High Court Rejects 20-Yr-Old Unmarried Woman's Plea To Terminate 27 Weeks Pregnancy

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has refused to permit a 20 year old unmarried woman, preparing for NEET Examination, to medically terminate her ongoing pregnancy of 27 weeks, observing that the foetus was healthy and viable.Justice Subramonium Prasad observed that the prayer for premature termination of pregnancy or delivery of the child could not be acceded to since the woman's case …

Kerala HC allows termination of 27-week pregnancy
10 months, 1 week ago

Kerala HC allows termination of 27-week pregnancy

The Hindu  

The Kerala High Court has allowed a woman to medically terminate her 27-week pregnancy in view of a medical board report that the foetus has substantial abnormalities. However, the hospital authorities told them that as the gestational age of the foetus was over 25 weeks, termination of pregnancy could be done only after obtaining orders from the court. Multiple congenital …

SC recalls order letting 14-yr-old rape survivor end pregnancy after fresh view from doctors
10 months, 2 weeks ago

SC recalls order letting 14-yr-old rape survivor end pregnancy after fresh view from doctors

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday recalled its order permitting a 14-year-old rape victim to terminate her pregnancy of over 30 weeks, holding that the “interest of the child is paramount” after the girl’s parents agreed to wait for her to deliver the baby. The Supreme Court of India The bench headed by Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud passed …

City gynaecologist proposes overhaul of termination of pregnancy act
10 months, 2 weeks ago

City gynaecologist proposes overhaul of termination of pregnancy act

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: In order to improve the implementation of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 2021, city-based gynaecologist Dr Nikhil Datar has submitted crucial suggestions to the Bombay high court on Friday. HC on April 25 allowed Dr Datar’s patient, a 37-year-old Thane resident to terminate a 27-week pregnancy at a private hospital due to foetal abnormalities, setting a unique precedent. …

Bombay HC to examine pregnancy termination beyond 24 weeks at private hospitals
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Bombay HC to examine pregnancy termination beyond 24 weeks at private hospitals

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court is poised to assess whether pregnancies beyond 24 weeks can be terminated at private hospitals by a woman’s chosen doctor. The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act restricts terminations beyond 24 weeks to cases of severe foetal abnormalities, typically performed only in government hospitals. Having received permission from the medical board of government-run JJ Hospital to …

Supreme Court allows 14-year-old rape survivor to abort 30-week pregnancy
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court allows 14-year-old rape survivor to abort 30-week pregnancy

India TV News  

Supreme Court allows 14-year-old rape survivor to abort 30-week pregnancy Following a plea by her mother challenging the Bombay High Court’s decision denying the termination of the pregnancy due to its advanced stage, the top court ordered the minor’s medical examination on April 19. In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has overturned an order by the Bombay High Court, …

SC orders medical examination of minor rape survivor seeking termination of 28-week pregnancy
11 months ago

SC orders medical examination of minor rape survivor seeking termination of 28-week pregnancy

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on April 19 directed the medical examination of a 14-year-old rape survivor who is 28 weeks pregnant. The court directed the medical examination to be conducted on Saturday at Mumbai’s Sion Hospital by a board of doctors. The Bench, assisted by Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, found that the High Court’s decision was arrived without evaluating the …

Calcutta High Court absolves doctor accused of unlawful pregnancy termination
1 year, 1 month ago

Calcutta High Court absolves doctor accused of unlawful pregnancy termination

India Today  

The Calcutta High Court has absolved a doctor who performed the termination of a rape survivor's pregnancy, of any deliberate violation of its order to only carry out an examination. Expressing displeasure at the medical termination of pregnancy of the woman by a team of doctors, the court had on February 3 sought an explanation from them as to why …

Legally speaking | The right to abort, in light of different judgements
1 year, 1 month ago

Legally speaking | The right to abort, in light of different judgements

Hindustan Times  

Every few months, the constitutional courts deliver judgements pertaining to abortion and the legal framework surrounding it. Later, a larger three-judge bench of the Supreme Court headed by the Chief Justice of India, did not permit the termination of pregnancy beyond 24 weeks since there was no substantial foetus abnormality diagnosed by the medical board that examined the woman. This …

Delhi high court recalls Jan 4 order allowing termination of widow’s pregnancy
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi high court recalls Jan 4 order allowing termination of widow’s pregnancy

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Tuesday recalled a January 4 order allowing the termination of a 23-year-old widow’s 29-week pregnancy over mental health issues following her husband’s death. In its January 12 report, AIIMS said that preterm induction of labour had a high chance of failure, which may lead to caesarean section and have serious implications on the woman’s future …

Medical Termination Of Pregnancy Permissible Only For Substantial Foetal Abnormalities Confirmed By Competent Medical Board: Kerala HC
1 year, 2 months ago

Medical Termination Of Pregnancy Permissible Only For Substantial Foetal Abnormalities Confirmed By Competent Medical Board: Kerala HC

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has made it clear that medical termination of pregnancy can only be sought when the competent medical board has diagnosed substantial foetal abnormalities. “Statutorily, under the mandate of Section 3 of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971, it is only in cases where the foetus has substantial abnormalities diagnosed by the competent Medical Board, can …

Medical Termination of Pregnancy | Delhi High Court Permits Woman To Terminate Pregnancy After Expiry Of Period Prescribed Under MTP Act
1 year, 3 months ago

Medical Termination of Pregnancy | Delhi High Court Permits Woman To Terminate Pregnancy After Expiry Of Period Prescribed Under MTP Act

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has permitted a 21-year-old unmarried woman to terminate an ongoing unwanted pregnancy, despite expiry of the period prescribed under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act. But because the doctors refused to terminate her pregnancy, considering that the period prescribed under the Act was over, the petitioner had to approach the court for a direction to the …

Kerala High Court Allows Married Couple's Plea To Terminate 32-Week Pregnancy On Grounds Of Foetal Abnormality, Mother's History Of Depression
1 year, 4 months ago

Kerala High Court Allows Married Couple's Plea To Terminate 32-Week Pregnancy On Grounds Of Foetal Abnormality, Mother's History Of Depression

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday allowed the medical termination of a 32-week pregnancy of a woman.The parents-to-be had approached the Court seeking termination of pregnancy on the ground that the unborn child was suffering from severe neurological and respiratory abnormalities, as revealed from medical reports, and that even if the pregnancy was allowed to be continued, the child would. …

‘Incorrect to Call It Abortion’: Medical Fraternity Divided on SC’s Rejection of Plea to End 26-Week Pregnancy
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Incorrect to Call It Abortion’: Medical Fraternity Divided on SC’s Rejection of Plea to End 26-Week Pregnancy

News 18  

On Monday, the Supreme Court dismissed the request of a married woman to terminate her pregnancy which had progressed beyond 26 weeks. C-Section is avoided.” “For instance,” she said citing examples from other countries, “such drugs are injected but only in cases where the foetus has a proven anomaly such as Down Syndrome or the mother’s life is at critical …

Abortion Case: SC Rejects Plea
1 year, 5 months ago

Abortion Case: SC Rejects Plea

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected plea for permission to abort a foetus over 26 weeks old and said medical report had revealed that it was not suffering from any abnormality and that giving permission for a pre-term delivery carried the risk of it developing a lifelong physical and mental disability. A day later, however, one of the …

Supreme Court refuses to permit married woman to terminate her over 26-week pregnancy
1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court refuses to permit married woman to terminate her over 26-week pregnancy

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday declined a married woman’s plea to medically terminate her 26-week pregnancy, saying the court is averse to ordering doctors to “stop the heartbeat” of the foetus when medical reports say she will give birth to a “viable baby”. Chandrachud made it clear that the woman cannot claim an “absolute, overriding right” to abort, especially when …

Termination of Pregnancy Case: What is the MTP Act and Court Rulings on Abortion So Far
1 year, 5 months ago

Termination of Pregnancy Case: What is the MTP Act and Court Rulings on Abortion So Far

News 18  

A day after allowing a woman to terminate her 25-week-old pregnancy, the Supreme Court on Thursday asked All India Institute of Medical Sciences authorities to put it on hold. The petitioner sought permission to terminate her pregnancy in terms of Section 3 of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act 19712 and Rule 3B of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Rules. …

CJI says India’s abortion law is liberal, pro-choice and far ahead of other countries
1 year, 5 months ago

CJI says India’s abortion law is liberal, pro-choice and far ahead of other countries

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on October 13 said India’s abortion law was liberal, pro-choice and far ahead of other countries while hearing the case of a married woman who wants to medically terminate her 26-week pregnancy. The remarks by Chief Justice Chandrachud was in reference to submissions led by Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati that the provisions in …

'Find Out Condition Of Foetus': SC Tells AIIMS On Aborting 26-Week-Old Pregnancy
1 year, 5 months ago

'Find Out Condition Of Foetus': SC Tells AIIMS On Aborting 26-Week-Old Pregnancy

The Quint  

A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court, hearing an abortion plea for a 26-week old pregnancy on Friday, 13 October, has asked the All India Institute of Medical Sciences to submit a report on the foetus' and the pregnant woman's by Monday, 16 October. The apex court asked AIIMS to study: if the "foetus is suffering from any substantial abnormality" …

SC urges woman to reconsider her decision to do away with third pregnancy
1 year, 5 months ago

SC urges woman to reconsider her decision to do away with third pregnancy

The Hindu  

A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Thursday urged a married woman to reconsider her decision to do away with her third pregnancy, which has now crossed 26 weeks. Chief Justice Chandrachud said that as much as the court respected the woman’s right to reproductive autonomy, it could not be oblivious to the rights of …

Indian court to rule on landmark case of depressed woman who wants 26-week abortion
1 year, 5 months ago

Indian court to rule on landmark case of depressed woman who wants 26-week abortion

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A woman in India has …

'Want us to tell doctors to stop fetal heart?' SC remark in abortion hearing
1 year, 5 months ago

'Want us to tell doctors to stop fetal heart?' SC remark in abortion hearing

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday made strong observations while hearing the Centre's petition seeking revocation of its October 9 order that allowed a married woman to terminate her 26-week pregnancy. The case was referred to the CJI-led bench after a two-judge bench on Wednesday gave a split verdict on the Centre's petition for recall of its October 9 …

Family Planning Every Citizen's Obligation, Married Couples Must Take Precautions To Avoid Unwanted Pregnancies: Supreme Court
1 year, 5 months ago

Family Planning Every Citizen's Obligation, Married Couples Must Take Precautions To Avoid Unwanted Pregnancies: Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday in an order allowing the medical termination of pregnancy of a married woman who is 26 weeks pregnant has highlighted the importance of family planning and taking adequate precautions. While Justice Hima Kohli said that her "judicial conscience" does not allow her to permit the termination of pregnancy in the light of the latest medical …

Supreme Court divided on married woman’s right to abort 26-week pregnancy
1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court divided on married woman’s right to abort 26-week pregnancy

The Hindu  

A Division Bench of two women judges of the Supreme Court on Wednesday were split in their opinions about the decision of a married woman to abort her 26-week pregnancy and the Centre’s resolve to save the “unborn child”. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, for the Union government, however said the woman has no “absolute right of autonomy to exercise …

Supreme Court orders AIIMS to defer termination of 26-week foetus
1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court orders AIIMS to defer termination of 26-week foetus

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi to defer the medical termination of 26-week pregnancy of a married woman who was allowed to abort the foetus a day before by another bench. Supreme Court Upon apprehension raised by the doctors at AIIMS that the foetus would have a viable chance of being born, …

Supreme Court defers abortion a day after allowing woman to terminate pregnancy
1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court defers abortion a day after allowing woman to terminate pregnancy

India Today  

The Supreme Court directed doctors at AIIMS Delhi to defer the medical termination of a 26-week pregnancy of a married woman who was granted permission to abort the foetus a day before by another bench. The permission to abort was withdrawn on Tuesday after Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Centre, told the court that the permission contradicted …

‘No Life Giver In World Like The Mother’: Gujarat HC Cites 'Skand Purana' While Allowing Minor Girl To Abort 17-Week Pregnancy
1 year, 6 months ago

‘No Life Giver In World Like The Mother’: Gujarat HC Cites 'Skand Purana' While Allowing Minor Girl To Abort 17-Week Pregnancy

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court last week allowed the medical termination of a minor girl’s 17-week pregnancy. In its order, Justice Samir J. Dave referred to the following verse from the Hindu religious text Skanda Purana, the largest Mukhyapurana, to emphasise the value that mothers hold in our society: "नास्ति मातृसमा छाया नास्ति मातृसमा गतिः। नास्ति मातृसमं त्राणं नास्ति मातृसमा प्रपा।।" …

'How Can You Force Rape Survivor to Undergo Pregnancy?' SC Allows Abortion Plea
1 year, 6 months ago

'How Can You Force Rape Survivor to Undergo Pregnancy?' SC Allows Abortion Plea

The Quint  

The Supreme Court, on Monday, 21 August, observed that compelling a woman to carry a child conceived through rape goes against the fundamental principles of the Constitution of India. The top court made this statement while granting approval for the termination of pregnancy for a 25-year-old rape survivor who had filed a plea. After 26 weeks, she approached the high …

SC allows rape survivor to terminate pregnancy, raps Gujarat High Court
1 year, 6 months ago

SC allows rape survivor to terminate pregnancy, raps Gujarat High Court

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Observing that pregnancy outside marriage is injurious and a cause of stress, the Supreme Court on Monday allowed a rape survivor to undergo medical termination of her over 27-week pregnancy. Taking note of the survivor's medical report, a bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan said the Gujarat High Court was not right in rejecting the …

Child conceived after sex assault would lead to 'unexplainable miseries': Court
1 year, 8 months ago

Child conceived after sex assault would lead to 'unexplainable miseries': Court

India Today  

The Allahabad High Court has said that a female cannot be forced to give birth to a child conceived as a result of a sexual assault as it would lead to "unexplainable miseries." A bench comprising justices Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Prashant Kumar stated this as it directed the constitution of a five-member medical board last week to examine a …

Compelling Woman To Continue Unwanted Pregnancy Violates Fundamental Rights: Chhattisgarh High Court Grants Relief To Minor Rape Survivor
1 year, 8 months ago

Compelling Woman To Continue Unwanted Pregnancy Violates Fundamental Rights: Chhattisgarh High Court Grants Relief To Minor Rape Survivor

Live Law  

The Chhattisgarh High Court has recently opined that compelling a woman to continue with ‘unwanted pregnancy’ violates her fundamental rights. While allowing medical termination of pregnancy of an alleged minor rape victim, the Single Judge Bench of Justice P. Sam Koshy observed, “It is by now a well settled principle that compelling a woman to continue with an unwanted pregnancy …

Delhi HC grants a Nepalese minor rape victim the permission to terminate a 27-week pregnancy
1 year, 10 months ago

Delhi HC grants a Nepalese minor rape victim the permission to terminate a 27-week pregnancy

Op India  

On Friday, April 28, the Delhi High Court allowed a minor victim of rape from Nepal to undergo medical termination of her 27-week pregnancy. Delhi High Court Allows Minor Rape Victim From Nepal To Undergo Medical Termination Of Pregnancy #MTP #Nepal #Delhi https://t.co/vkQcZ70Kht — Live Law April 28, 2023 The court issued the order after two doctors from Lok Nayak …

Calcutta HC Denies Permission To 12-yr-old Rape Survivor to Terminate Pregnancy at Risk of ‘Maternal Death’
1 year, 11 months ago

Calcutta HC Denies Permission To 12-yr-old Rape Survivor to Terminate Pregnancy at Risk of ‘Maternal Death’

News 18  

The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday denied permission to a 12-year-old rape survivor to terminate her pregnancy on grounds that complications may lead to her death. A single judge bench of Justice Aniruddha Roy said this age of gestation carried risk of massive complications that could also lead to maternal death. The mother’s plea sought termination of pregnancy under the …

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