Medical Termination Of Pregnancy Permissible Only For Substantial Foetal Abnormalities Confirmed By Competent Medical Board: Kerala HC
11 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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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 the termination of pregnancy be sought for”, Justice Devan Ramachandran, on considering a plea moved by the petitioners-husband and wife did not approve the medical termination of the pregnancy of a 30-week-old foetus since the Medical Reports did not suggest lethal foetal abnormalities endangering the life of a newborn baby. The petitioners had approached the Court seeking medical termination of pregnancy alleging that the foetus had substantial foetal abnormalities. On perusing the reports from two competent medical boards, the Court found thus: “It is evident and obvious from the afore two reports that it is the specific opinion of the experts and doctors that the foetus is not suffering from lethal anomaly; and that the renal cyst and diabetes syndrome diagnosed by genetic study, is a multisystemic disorder which is variable from mild to severe renal impairment, which can be assessed only after the birth of the baby.” Accordingly, the Court closed the writ petition stating that it could not pass any further orders since the medical reports from competent medical boards suggested that the foetus was doing well health-wise.

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Kerala: Four Doctors Booked Over Newborn's Genetic Disorder Diagnosis
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Kerala: Four Doctors Booked Over Newborn's Genetic Disorder Diagnosis

ABP News  

Four doctors in Kerala have been booked for allegedly failing to detect genetic disorders in a newborn while it was still in the mother's womb, the police said on Thursday. The accused include two female doctors attached to the Kadappuram Government Women and Child Hospital in Alappuzha, along with two doctors from private diagnostic labs, according to the Alappuzha South …

Mental Trauma Not Irrelevant Consideration: Kerala High Court Permits Medical Termination Of 26-Week Pregnancy Of Minor Rape Survivor
1 month ago

Mental Trauma Not Irrelevant Consideration: Kerala High Court Permits Medical Termination Of 26-Week Pregnancy Of Minor Rape Survivor

Live Law  

While permitting a 16-year-old school going girl to terminate her over 26-week-pregnancy, the Kerala High Court said that the mental trauma undergone by the minor girl who had been stated to be subjected to "repeated sexual assault", cannot be an irrelevant consideration. The court further noted that the medical board's report submitted before the single judge already confirmed that the …

Gujarat High Court Issues Guidelines For Medical Board To Follow While Forming Opinion Of Termination Of Pregnancy
1 month, 1 week 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
2 months, 3 weeks 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
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Mental health risk: Delhi HC allows woman to abort 22-week foetus
4 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 …

Delhi HC allows woman to medically terminate 30-week pregnancy. Here's why
5 months, 2 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
6 months, 2 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
7 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 …

Supreme Court upholds right to life of foetus, rejects plea for late-term pregnancy termination
7 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
7 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
7 months, 2 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 …

Bombay HC to examine pregnancy termination beyond 24 weeks at private hospitals
8 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 …

Kerala High Court Orders Medical Board To Examine Jailed Kenyan Woman Seeking Medical Termination Of Pregnancy
9 months, 1 week 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 …

Can A Pregnant Woman Who Initiated Divorce Proceedings Seek Medical Termination Of Pregnancy Alleging Change Of Circumstances: Kerala HC To Consider
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Can A Pregnant Woman Who Initiated Divorce Proceedings Seek Medical Termination Of Pregnancy Alleging Change Of Circumstances: Kerala HC To Consider

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court is to consider the question of whether a woman can claim a change of circumstances for seeking medical termination of pregnancy under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act 1971 and Medical Termination of Pregnancy Rules 2003 when she has filed a divorce petition and the proceedings are going on. As per Rule 3 of the Medical …

Calcutta High Court absolves doctor accused of unlawful pregnancy termination
10 months, 2 weeks 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
10 months, 2 weeks 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
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Legally speaking | The right to abort, in light of different judgements
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Kerala HC rejects plea to end 34-week pregnancy of 12-year-old
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala HC rejects plea to end 34-week pregnancy of 12-year-old

Hindustan Times  

The Kerala high court has rejected a petition seeking termination of pregnancy of a 12-year-old girl, allegedly arising out of incestuous relations with her minor brother, as it noted that the foetus had already reached 34 weeks of gestation and is fully developed. A bench of justice Devan Ramachandran, on December 22, also said that the girl shall be in …

'Foetus Fully Developed': Kerala HC Declines Plea To Terminate 34 Weeks Pregnancy Of 12-Yr-Old In Incestual Relationship With Minor Brother
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Karnataka High Court Allows Minor Rape Survivor To Medically Terminate 26-Week Pregnancy
1 year ago

Karnataka High Court Allows Minor Rape Survivor To Medically Terminate 26-Week Pregnancy

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has permitted a 16-year-old victim of sexual assault to terminate her 26-week-old pregnancy. A single judge bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna allowed a plea by the minor girl who was represented by her mother and said, “In the light of the opinion of the Medical Board, the victim can undergo termination of pregnancy with necessary precautions …

Medical Termination of Pregnancy | Delhi High Court Permits Woman To Terminate Pregnancy After Expiry Of Period Prescribed Under MTP Act
1 year 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, 1 month 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. …

Termination of Pregnancy Case: What is the MTP Act and Court Rulings on Abortion So Far
1 year, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

Lawyer Appeals Against Kerala High Court Decision Permitting Minor Girl Impregnated By Brother To Terminate Pregnancy, Says Social Complications No Ground
1 year, 6 months ago

Lawyer Appeals Against Kerala High Court Decision Permitting Minor Girl Impregnated By Brother To Terminate Pregnancy, Says Social Complications No Ground

Live Law  

A lawyer has approached the Kerala High Court for setting aside a Single Judge's decision allowing a 15 years old girl, impregnated by her brother, to terminatw the pregnancy.The Division Bench comprising the Acting Chief Justice S.V. Bhatti and Justice Basant Balaji on Thursday granted liberty to the appellant, Kulathoor Jaisingh, to move before the Single Judge both for impleading …

Kerala High Court allows minor, impregnated by brother, to terminate 7-month pregnancy
1 year, 7 months ago

Kerala High Court allows minor, impregnated by brother, to terminate 7-month pregnancy

India Today  

The Kerala High Court on Monday allowed a minor girl, who was impregnated by her brother, to terminate her 7-month pregnancy. A single bench of Justice Ziyad Rahman made the decision based on the report submitted by the medical board, constituted to examine the girl, continuation of the over 32-week pregnancy was likely to cause grave injury to the social …

'Social & Medical Complications Likely': Kerala High Court Allows Medical Termination Of Pregnancy Of 15 Year Old Girl Impregnated By Brother
1 year, 7 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 …

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, 8 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 …

Obstetric emergencies should not be equated to medical negligence, say doctors
1 year, 10 months ago

Obstetric emergencies should not be equated to medical negligence, say doctors

The Hindu  

Unexpected complications that arise during delivery, at the end of what might have been a normal gestation, is the nightmare of any Gynaecologist and Obstetrician. The recent series of incidents in Kerala, wherein unexpected maternal deaths resulted in mob violence and the doctors were accused of medical negligence has been quite demoralising for obstetric professionals. None could have predicted this …

Right to choose pregnancy vests with the woman, not the medical board: Bombay HC
1 year, 11 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 …

Women's Bodily Autonomy & Right To Medical Termination Of Pregnancy: All India High Courts Digest 2022
1 year, 11 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 …

'Each Day's Delay Will Add To Victim's Agony': Kerala High Court Permits Minor To Terminate Pregnancy Of 26 Weeks
2 years ago

'Each Day's Delay Will Add To Victim's Agony': Kerala High Court Permits Minor To Terminate Pregnancy Of 26 Weeks

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday allowed a minor rape victim to terminate her 26-week pregnancy. In view of the Medical Board's opinion, and considering the mental status of the victim, I am inclined to allow the prayer for medical termination of the pregnancy", the Court observed. The board in its report said continuation of pregnancy can seriously affect the …

What Constitutes Substantial Foetal Abnormalities Under Medical Termination Of Pregnancy Act? Delhi High Court Explains
2 years ago

What Constitutes Substantial Foetal Abnormalities Under Medical Termination Of Pregnancy Act? Delhi High Court Explains

Live Law  

Overruling a medical board's opinion, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday allowed a 26-year-old woman to undergo termination of pregnancy at the stage of 33 weeks. To understand what constitutes "substantial foetal abnormalities", the court referred to a report titled "Termination of Pregnancy for Fetal Abnormality in England, Scotland and Wales" by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. v. …

Mother's Choice & Quality Of Unborn Child's Life Deciding Factors For Final Decision: Delhi High Court On Termination Of Pregnancy With Fetal Abnormalities
2 years ago

Mother's Choice & Quality Of Unborn Child's Life Deciding Factors For Final Decision: Delhi High Court On Termination Of Pregnancy With Fetal Abnormalities

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday ruled that ultimate choice in the pregnancy cases involving fetal abnormalities is of the mother and emphasised that the medical boards in such cases must give qualitative reports. "In conclusion, the Court holds that the ultimate decision in such cases ought to recognize the choice of the mother, as also, the possibility of a …

Are We Only Looking At A Society With Just Perfect Children? Delhi High Court On Ethical Concerns In MTP Cases With Fetal Abnormalities
2 years ago

Are We Only Looking At A Society With Just Perfect Children? Delhi High Court On Ethical Concerns In MTP Cases With Fetal Abnormalities

Live Law  

Hearing a plea moved by a 26-year-old married woman seeking medical termination of her foetus of over 33 weeks suffering from cerebral abnormalities, the Delhi High Court on Monday contemplated over "ethical concerns" in similar cases seeking medical termination of pregnancy with fetal abnormalities. The report was submitted to the court in the evening stating that the medical board had …

Delhi High Court Directs LNJP Hospital To Examine 26-Yr-Old Married Woman's Request For Termination Of 33 Weeks-Old Pregnancy
2 years ago

Delhi High Court Directs LNJP Hospital To Examine 26-Yr-Old Married Woman's Request For Termination Of 33 Weeks-Old Pregnancy

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the medical board of Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital to examine a 26-year-old married woman's case for termination of pregnancy of 33 weeks, as the foetus suffers from cerebral abnormalities.Justice Pratibha M Singh sought a report from the hospital, while listing the matter for hearing next on December 5. The Delhi High …

Karnataka High Court Directs Hospital To Consider Medical Termination Of 13-Yr-Old Rape Victim's Pregnancy Of 25 Weeks
2 years, 1 month ago

Karnataka High Court Directs Hospital To Consider Medical Termination Of 13-Yr-Old Rape Victim's Pregnancy Of 25 Weeks

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday directed a hospital in Bengaluru to examine a 13-year-old rape victim and consider terminating her pregnancy of 25 weeks.A single judge bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna said the hospital will carry out the procedure under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Rules, 1971, forthwith at its hospital at the cost of the State. The Karnataka …

Kerala HC Aids Minor Rape Victim, Allows Medical Termination of 28-week Pregnancy
2 years, 4 months ago

Kerala HC Aids Minor Rape Victim, Allows Medical Termination of 28-week Pregnancy

News 18  

The Kerala High Court has come to the aid of a minor rape victim by permitting medical termination of her 28-week old pregnancy. The high court permitted the medical termination of pregnancy based on the report of a medical board which had examined the victim and had opined that the “anguish caused by continuation of the pregnancy can be presumed …

Bombay HC rejects plea for abortion at 31 weeks, cites deformity due to premature birth
2 years, 4 months ago

Bombay HC rejects plea for abortion at 31 weeks, cites deformity due to premature birth

India Today  

The Bombay High Court has rejected a woman’s plea to abort a 31-week pregnancy, citing deformity due to premature birth. The bench of Justices SV Gangapurwala and MJ Jamdar of the Bombay HC, after hearing two Medical Termination of Pregnancy matters, allowed one woman to terminate and the other was rejected permission. While refusing to allow a woman to abort, …

Delhi High Court to examine pregnancy rules which exclude unmarried women
2 years, 5 months ago

Delhi High Court to examine pregnancy rules which exclude unmarried women

India Today  

Taking note of the loopholes in the existing Medical Termination of Pregnancy Rules, 2003, the Delhi High Court is all set to examine why an unmarried woman whose pregnancy arises out of a consensual relationship is not covered under the rules. The court has now issued notice to the extent of the prayer in the writ petition seeking direction to …

Kerala High Court Directs Hospital To Do The Needful In Minor Rape Victim's Plea For Termination Of 26-Week Pregnancy
2 years, 8 months ago

Kerala High Court Directs Hospital To Do The Needful In Minor Rape Victim's Plea For Termination Of 26-Week Pregnancy

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday came across another plea moved by a sexually abused minor girl seeking permission to undergo medical termination of her over 26-week old pregnancy. Regrettably, this is the second incident in less than 25 days which depicts a frightening trend of rising cases of minor survivors approaching the Court seeking the termination of their pregnancy. …

Do The Needful: Kerala High Court Direct Hospital On Plea For Termination Of Pregnancy By 10Yr Old Rape Victim
2 years, 9 months ago

Do The Needful: Kerala High Court Direct Hospital On Plea For Termination Of Pregnancy By 10Yr Old Rape Victim

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday came to the aid of a 10-year old girl who was allegedly sexually abused by her father, by permitting her to undergo medical termination of her 8-month old pregnancy.Finding the plight of the girl who became pregnant at such a tender age 'unfortunate', Justice P.V. The Kerala High Court on Thursday came to the …

Kerala HC Allows Medical Termination of Pregnancy of 10-year Old Rape Victim
2 years, 9 months ago

Kerala HC Allows Medical Termination of Pregnancy of 10-year Old Rape Victim

News 18  

Coming to the aid of a 10-year old girl who is over 30 weeks pregnant after being sexually abused, allegedly by her father, the Kerala High Court on Thursday permitted medical termination of her pregnancy by a Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. Since a medical board, constituted to examine the victim, had opined that there was an 80 per cent chance of …

Calcutta High Court Allows Medical Termination Of Approx 35 Weeks Old Foetus
2 years, 10 months ago

Calcutta High Court Allows Medical Termination Of Approx 35 Weeks Old Foetus

Live Law  

In a significant development, the Calcutta High Court on Thursday allowed termination of 34 weeks 6 days old foetus of a woman after taking into consideration that there are remote chances of the child surviving or leading a normal life. The Court also underscored that there are risks to the health of both the mother and the child if medical …

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