Delhi High Court Allows Medical Termination Of Pregnancy Of 22 Weeks Old Foetus Suffering From Multiple Abnormalities
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi High Court Allows Medical Termination Of Pregnancy Of 22 Weeks Old Foetus Suffering From Multiple Abnormalities

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday allowed the medical termination of pregnancy of a woman who had completed 22 weeks of gestation period on account of suffering from multiple abnormalities.A single judge bench comprising of Justice Rekha Palli perused the report of the 9 member expert medical board constituted by AIIMS to ascertain the feasibility of the woman undergoing medical termination. The Delhi High Court on Monday allowed the medical termination of pregnancy of a woman who had completed 22 weeks of gestation period on account of suffering from multiple abnormalities. A single judge bench comprising of Justice Rekha Palli perused the report of the 9 member expert medical board constituted by AIIMS to ascertain the feasibility of the woman undergoing medical termination of pregnancy. Keeping in view the opinion given by the medical board which had observed that the parents opted to discontinue with the pregnancy and the board agreeing to the said decision, the Court ordered thus: "Keeping in view of the aforesaid and specifically the report of the expert committee appointed by AIIMS, I'm of the view that the petitioner be permitted to undergo Medical Termination of pregnancy."

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Gestation Period Not Relevant For Termination Of Pregnancy If Medical Board Opines That There Exists Substantial Foetal Abnormality: Kerala HC
1 week, 4 days 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 …

Bombay High Court allows woman to terminate 25-week pregnancy at private hospital
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Minor Girl Has Autonomy To Decide If She Wants To Continue With Pregnancy Or Not: Madras HC Permits Termination Of 28-Week Pregnancy
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Minor Girl Has Autonomy To Decide If She Wants To Continue With Pregnancy Or Not: Madras HC Permits Termination Of 28-Week Pregnancy

Live Law  

While allowing a minor girl's mother's application to permit termination of a 28-week pregnancy, the Madras High Court observed that the minor girl, who was 16 years old had domain over her body and had the autonomy to make a decision regarding continuing her pregnancy or otherwise. The court added that since the medical termination is concerned with the body …

Dissasfaction with medical care not enough to prove medical negligence: Delhi High Court
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dissasfaction with medical care not enough to prove medical negligence: Delhi High Court

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi High Court in a major ruling said that dissatisfaction with doctors or a hospital are not enough to establish medical negligence. "It is acknowledged that doctors are expected to apply a reasonable level of expertise and exercise due diligence in their practices.The proper criterion for determining medical negligence lies in assessing whether the actions of the doctor fall …

In Her Best Interest: Gauhati High Court Permits Termination Of 26-Week Pregnancy Of Minor Girl Who Was Allegedly Gangraped
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Gujarat High Court Issues Guidelines For Medical Board To Follow While Forming Opinion Of Termination Of Pregnancy
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Gujarat High Court Issues Guidelines For Medical Board To Follow While Forming Opinion Of Termination Of Pregnancy

Live Law  

While permitting a 16-year-old alleged rape survivor to terminate her over 24 week pregnancy, the Gujarat High Court last week issued guidelines for registered medical practitioner/medical board to follow while forming their opinion on termination of pregnancy focussing on physical and emotional well-being of the pregnant person. A single judge bench of Justice Sanjeev J Thaker, in its November 8 …

Issue SOP to CMOs, docs for medical termination of pregnancy: Allahabad HC
6 months ago

Issue SOP to CMOs, docs for medical termination of pregnancy: Allahabad HC

Hindustan Times  

Observing that often chief medical officers and doctors in the state are not aware of the procedure to be followed in cases of medical termination of pregnancy, the Allahabad high court directed the principal secretary, medical health and family welfare, U.P., to issue a standard operating procedure for the same which is to be followed by all CMOs and the …

CMO, Doctors Often Not Aware Of Procedure In Medical Termination Of Pregnancy Cases: Allahabad HC Directs UP Health Secretary To Issue SOP
6 months ago

CMO, Doctors Often Not Aware Of Procedure In Medical Termination Of Pregnancy Cases: Allahabad HC Directs UP Health Secretary To Issue SOP

Live Law  

Observing that often the Chief Medical Officers and doctors in the State of Uttar Pradesh are not aware of the procedure to be followed in cases of medical termination of pregnancy while examining the female, the Allahabad High Court has directed the Principal Secretary, Medical Health and Family Welfare, Uttar Pradesh to issue Standard Operating Procedure for the same which …

Distressing To See Women Dealing With Unwanted Pregnancies Alone: Bombay High Court Mulls Over Mechanism To Ensure Accountability Of Partners
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Distressing To See Women Dealing With Unwanted Pregnancies Alone: Bombay High Court Mulls Over Mechanism To Ensure Accountability Of Partners

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court last week expressed 'disturbance' over the predicament of young women, who are 'compelled' to move the court to get their 'unwanted' pregnancies terminated medically and in all this, the court said it is only the women who 'suffer' and not their 'partners. The Bombay High Court last week expressed 'disturbance' over the predicament of young women, …

Mental health risk: Delhi HC allows woman to abort 22-week foetus
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Unbiased opinion must in medical termination of pregnancy cases
8 months, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

Continuing Pregnancy Of Woman Unable To Manage Herself Will Be Problematic In Future Life: MP High Court Grants Relief To Disabled Rape Survivor
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Continuing Pregnancy Of Woman Unable To Manage Herself Will Be Problematic In Future Life: MP High Court Grants Relief To Disabled Rape Survivor

Live Law  

Madhya Pradesh High Court has permitted the termination of a 17-year-old rape survivor's pregnancy at 29 weeks, subject to certain conditions, considering the peculiar circumstances involved. After a single judge bench of the High Court agreed with the Medical Board's Report disapproving termination of pregnancy on 06.05.2024, the survivor and her family took the recourse of writ appeal. In X …

Supreme Court rejects plea for termination of over 27-week pregnancy, says foetus has fundamental right to live
10 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 2 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

City gynaecologist proposes overhaul of termination of pregnancy act
11 months 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
11 months 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 …

SC orders medical examination of minor rape survivor seeking termination of 28-week pregnancy
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Kerala High Court Orders Medical Board To Examine Jailed Kenyan Woman Seeking Medical Termination Of Pregnancy
1 year ago

Kerala High Court Orders Medical Board To Examine Jailed Kenyan Woman Seeking Medical Termination Of Pregnancy

Live Law  

A thirty-two year old Kenyan woman lodged in Women's Jail And Correction Home Viyyur has approached the Kerala High Court seeking permission for medical termination of pregnancy. “Pending consideration whether the petitioner's request in this writ petition can be granted, I deem it necessary that she be evaluated by a competent Medical Board to be constituted at the Medical College …

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 …

Calcutta HC Closes Contempt Case Against Doctors Who Terminated Pregnancy Without Court's Orders Upon Being Told Patient Went Into Pre-Term Labour
1 year, 1 month ago

Calcutta HC Closes Contempt Case Against Doctors Who Terminated Pregnancy Without Court's Orders Upon Being Told Patient Went Into Pre-Term Labour

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has closed a contempt case against a group of government doctors who medically terminated the pregnancy of a minor rape survivor, without the leave of the Court, and only after the Court had asked for the formation of a medical board to ascertain the feasibility of termination of pregnancy.A single bench of Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharya had …

Calcutta High Court pulls up doctors for terminating rape victim's pregnancy
1 year, 1 month ago

Calcutta High Court pulls up doctors for terminating rape victim's pregnancy

India Today  

Expressing displeasure at the medical termination of the pregnancy of a rape victim by a team of doctors, the Calcutta High Court sought an explanation from them as to why it was done despite an order to only form a medical board for ascertaining the pros and cons of doing so. Observing that such action on the part of the …

Delhi high court recalls Jan 4 order allowing termination of widow’s pregnancy
1 year, 2 months 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 …

'Foetus Fully Developed': Kerala HC Declines Plea To Terminate 34 Weeks Pregnancy Of 12-Yr-Old In Incestual Relationship With Minor Brother
1 year, 2 months ago

'Foetus Fully Developed': Kerala HC Declines Plea To Terminate 34 Weeks Pregnancy Of 12-Yr-Old In Incestual Relationship With Minor Brother

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has refused permission to medically terminate the pregnancy of a 12-year-old minor girl who was allegedly in an incestual relationship with her minor brother. This shall also be ensured by the competent Authorities.” In this case, the parents approached the Court seeking medical termination of pregnancy of their 12-year-old minor girl who was allegedly in an …

Medical Termination Of Pregnancy Permissible Only For Substantial Foetal Abnormalities Confirmed By Competent Medical Board: Kerala HC
1 year, 3 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. …

Delhi HC Expresses Displeasure With Police, Hospitals For Not Ensuring Prompt Medical Examination Of Rape Victim Seeking To Terminate Pregnancy
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi HC Expresses Displeasure With Police, Hospitals For Not Ensuring Prompt Medical Examination Of Rape Victim Seeking To Terminate Pregnancy

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has expressed strong displeasure over non-compliance of its directions regarding medical termination of pregnancy of rape victims by the Delhi Police and hospitals in the national capital, observing that it is being complied with only on paper but not in spirit. Dealing with an unfortunate case where a 16 year old minor girl approached court seeking …

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. …

'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" …

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, …

'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 …

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 …

Allahabad high court allows termination of 12-year-old rape survivor’s pregnancy
1 year, 8 months ago

Allahabad high court allows termination of 12-year-old rape survivor’s pregnancy

Hindustan Times  

The Allahabad high court on Wednesday allowed a 12-year-old rape survivor to undergo medical termination of pregnancy after taking into account the medical board’s opinion that the continuation of pregnancy poses a greater risk to the girl’s physical and mental health due to her “tender age”. The bench, after going through the medical report, observed, “Considering the facts and circumstances …

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 …

Delhi High Court Permits 13-Yr-Old Rape Victim To Undergo Medical Termination Of Pregnancy, Directs DSLSA To Look Into Grant Of Compensation
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi High Court Permits 13-Yr-Old Rape Victim To Undergo Medical Termination Of Pregnancy, Directs DSLSA To Look Into Grant Of Compensation

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday permitted a 13-year-old minor rape victim to undergo medical termination of pregnancy with 24 to 26 weeks old foetus. A vacation bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh also directed the Delhi State Legal Services Authority to look into the compensation to be paid to the minor. On June 09, the court had directed the medical …

Gujarat High Court Allows Termination Of 20 Week-Old Pregnancy Of Minor Rape Victim
1 year, 9 months ago

Gujarat High Court Allows Termination Of 20 Week-Old Pregnancy Of Minor Rape Victim

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court has allowed the termination of over 20 weeks-old pregnancy of a minor rape victim and said the medical procedure be undertaken at the earliest possible time considering the mental and physical health of the 17 years and 2 months old victim girl. The panel said that the risk of complications from medical termination of pregnancy for …

14-year-old girl opts against abortion; move her to care home: Delhi HC
1 year, 9 months ago

14-year-old girl opts against abortion; move her to care home: Delhi HC

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court has ordered to shift a 14-year-old pregnant girl to a children’s home for necessary care and protection after she opted against medical termination of pregnancy. According to the order dated June 1, the girl had approached the High Court seeking a direction to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital to constitute a medical board to evaluate the possibility …

'Social & Medical Complications Likely': Kerala High Court Allows Medical Termination Of Pregnancy Of 15 Year Old Girl Impregnated By Brother
1 year, 10 months ago

'Social & Medical Complications Likely': Kerala High Court Allows Medical Termination Of Pregnancy Of 15 Year Old Girl Impregnated By Brother

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday allowed the termination of pregnancy of a 15 year old minor girl who was impregnated by her brother. A single bench of Justice Ziyad Rahman observed that: “Considering the fact, the child is born from his own sibling, various social and medical complications are likely to arise. The medical board also stated that the …

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 …

12-Yr-Old Girl Denied Permission To Terminate 25 Weeks Old Twin-Fetuses, Calcutta High Court Relies On Medical Report Citing Risk Of Maternal Death
1 year, 11 months ago

12-Yr-Old Girl Denied Permission To Terminate 25 Weeks Old Twin-Fetuses, Calcutta High Court Relies On Medical Report Citing Risk Of Maternal Death

Live Law  

“ However, in the light of the said report furnished by the Medical Board dated April 4, 2023 as quoted above, one crucial factor is there, of which this Court cannot be unmindful, that the termination of pregnancy at this stage of gestation may carry a risk even to the extent of maternal death. ” The Calcutta High Court on …

Delhi High Court Allows Minor To Terminate Pregnancy, Even As Father Fails To Come Forward To Sign Consent Form
2 years ago

Delhi High Court Allows Minor To Terminate Pregnancy, Even As Father Fails To Come Forward To Sign Consent Form

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has allowed a 16-year-old minor to undergo medical termination of pregnancy after her father, who had earlier gave consent in the court for the procedure, failed to come forward to fulfil the formality of signing the consent form.Keeping in view the fact that only two or three days were left for the minor to complete 24 …

Delhi HC issues guidelines for rape victims whose pregnancy exceeds 24 weeks
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi HC issues guidelines for rape victims whose pregnancy exceeds 24 weeks

The Hindu  

In a significant judgment allowing a minor rape victim to terminate her 25-week pregnancy, the Delhi High Court has also issued guidelines for investigating officers in all cases where a victim is pregnant due to sexual assault, and the pregnancy has crossed 24 weeks. “In case a minor victim is examined by such Board, appropriate report will be placed before …

Right to choose pregnancy vests with the woman, not the medical board: Bombay HC
2 years, 2 months ago

Right to choose pregnancy vests with the woman, not the medical board: Bombay HC

India Today  

A woman has the right to choose whether to continue her pregnancy or not and the decision is hers and hers alone to make, the Bombay High Court ruled, allowing a woman to terminate her 32-week pregnancy after the foetus was detected with severe abnormalities. READ | Bombay HC rejects plea for abortion at 31 weeks, cites deformity due to …

20-year-old woman approaches SC to terminate 29-week pregnancy, AIIMS to respond
2 years, 2 months ago

20-year-old woman approaches SC to terminate 29-week pregnancy, AIIMS to respond

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the All India Institute of Medical Sciences to constitute a medical team to assess whether a 29-week-old foetus can be terminated safely. A woman approached the top court seeking permission to terminate her pregnancy, following which the court directed the petitioner to reach AIIMS tomorrow with a copy of the order. We request the …

Women's Bodily Autonomy & Right To Medical Termination Of Pregnancy: All India High Courts Digest 2022
2 years, 2 months ago

Women's Bodily Autonomy & Right To Medical Termination Of Pregnancy: All India High Courts Digest 2022

Live Law  

LiveLaw reported almost 7,000 orders and judgments in 2022 from various High Courts across the country. Calcutta High Court Allows 17 Yr Old Rape Victim To Undergo Medical Termination Of Pregnancy Case Title: Rupa Das v. The State of West Bengal & Ors Case Citation: 2022 LiveLaw 148 The Calcutta High Court permitted a 17 year old rape victim to …

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