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 and the medical report, it would be just, legal and appropriate to order termination of pregnancy of the petitioner after considering the medical evidence on record.” The Allahabad high court then directed the Bulandshahr district magistrate to ensure that the petitioner, along with her mother reports to Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh, on Thursday at 10am, wherein the Medical College principal would ensure the termination of her pregnancy. We further direct to the Principal of the Medical College to provide adequate post-operational medical facilities to the victim free of cost and submit a report within three days so that the Court may proceed further in the matter.” The Allahabad high court has directed to list the case on July 17 for further orders along with further medical report of the petitioner on the next date. Then the court, considering the urgency of the matter, adjourned the case for an hour and directed the respondent authorities to place medical reports within an hour as per law.” He added, “Later, a fresh medical report was placed before the court in which doctors opined for medical termination of the pregnancy while stating that the continuation of pregnancy poses a greater risk to the physical and mental health of the minor due to her tender age of 12 years.”

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Can't Force 13-Yr-Old Rape Victim Into Motherhood: Orissa High Court Permits Termination Of 26 Weeks Pregnancy
1 week, 5 days ago

Can't Force 13-Yr-Old Rape Victim Into Motherhood: Orissa High Court Permits Termination Of 26 Weeks Pregnancy

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court on Monday allowed the medical termination of more than 24-week-old pregnancy of a minor rape victim aged about 13-year-old, who is also suffering from serious diseases like sickle cell anaemia and epilepsy. She was later admitted at MKCG Medical College, Berhampur, where it was found that carrying the pregnancy to full term and giving birth would …

Right To Life Includes Living Without Mental Trauma: J&K High Court Allows Termination Of 28-Week Pregnancy Of Minor Sexual Assault Victim
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Live Law  

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has allowed the termination of the 28–29-week fetus of a sexual assault victim through the applicable medical intervention. The court cast a duty upon the UT of J&K, through the Health and Social Welfare Departments, to take care of the petitioner victim until she is discharged from the hospital and handed over to her …

Madhya Pradesh High Court Lays Down SOP For Termination Of Pregnancy Upto & Beyond 24 Weeks In Sexual Assault Cases
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Lays Down SOP For Termination Of Pregnancy Upto & Beyond 24 Weeks In Sexual Assault Cases

Live Law  

The Jabalpur bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, in a suo motu reference petition, laid down standard procedures for termination of pregnancies up to 24 weeks and for pregnancies exceeding 24 weeks in cases concerning rape and sexual assault. The division bench of Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Vivek Jain observed, “…in case of survivors of sexual …

Orissa HC seeks medical opinion on abortion of rape survivor
3 weeks, 2 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 …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

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Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has given a direction to the Director of the State Health Department to inform all doctors of the State to preserve the fetus of minor victims and to get written permission from the Investigating Officer/ District Police Superintendent in order to destroy it. “.in order to protect the interest of the minor victims and to avoid …

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 …

Rape survivors have right to say ‘no’ to motherhood: Allahabad HC
1 month ago

Rape survivors have right to say ‘no’ to motherhood: Allahabad HC

Hindustan Times  

The Allahabad high court has ruled that a victim of sexual assault has the legal right to terminate her pregnancy, stating that forcing a survivor to bear the child of her assaulter would add to her suffering. Hearing a plea from a 17-year-old rape survivor seeking medical termination of pregnancy, a division bench of Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice …

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 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 …

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1 month, 1 week ago

A Minor Rape Survivor In Our Country Would Rather Suffer Silently Than Falsely Implicate Someone: Allahabad High Court

Live Law  

Denying bail to a man accused of raping a minor girl, the Allahabad High Court has recently observed that in our country, a minor girl, who is a victim of sexual aggression, would rather suffer silently than implicate somebody falsely. A bench of Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh said that the Court must keep in mind while appreciating the evidence of …

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, 2 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 …

Woman Living Separately Without Divorce Can Terminate Pregnancy Without Husband's Consent: Punjab & Haryana High Court
2 months ago

Woman Living Separately Without Divorce Can Terminate Pregnancy Without Husband's Consent: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court held that a woman living separately from her husband without obtaining divorce can terminate pregnancy without taking consent from the husband under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act. Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department and Anr and, Rule 3 of the The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Rules, 2003 said, "giving a purposive interpretation …

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2 months ago

Physical Relation Not Considered Against Will If Married Woman With Experience In Sex Offers No Resistance: Allahabad HC

Live Law  

While granting bail to a man accused of committing rape against a 30-year-old widow having three children, the Allahabad High Court observed that if a married woman having experience in sex does not offer resistance, it cannot be said that her physical relation with a man was against her will. A bench of Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh observed this while …

Victim Can't Be Compelled To Give Birth To Child Of Her Rapist: Chhattisgarh HC Allows Termination Of 24+ Weeks Old Foetus Of Minor
2 months, 1 week ago

Victim Can't Be Compelled To Give Birth To Child Of Her Rapist: Chhattisgarh HC Allows Termination Of 24+ Weeks Old Foetus Of Minor

Live Law  

The Chhattisgarh High Court on Thursday allowed the prayer of a minor rape victim for abortion of her 24 weeks 6 days old foetus and held that a victim/prosecutrix cannot be compelled to give birth to the child of her rapist. While emphasizing the right to bodily autonomy of the victim/petitioner, the Single Bench of Justice Bibhu Datta Guru observed …

MP HC Allows Minor Girl to Terminate 32-week Pregnancy, Caused by Rape
2 months, 2 weeks ago

MP HC Allows Minor Girl to Terminate 32-week Pregnancy, Caused by Rape

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh high court has allowed a minor rape survivor to terminate her 32-week pregnancy citing her unwillingness to continue with it. A single bench of the court headed by Justice Avanindra Kumar Singh has taken note of the psychological trauma and medical implications for the minor while permitting the 16-year-old girl to medically terminate her 32-week pregnancy …

Gauhati HC Directs Counselling Of Parents Of Minor Rape Survivor Who Underwent Pregnancy Termination To Ensure She Isn't Abandoned
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Gauhati HC Directs Counselling Of Parents Of Minor Rape Survivor Who Underwent Pregnancy Termination To Ensure She Isn't Abandoned

Live Law  

The Gauhati High Court on Thursday directed the Secretary, District Legal Services Authority to undertake counselling of the parents of the minor girl, who was allowed to terminate her 26-week pregnancy after she was allegedly gang raped, so that they do not abandon her. A division bench comprising Justice Kalyan Rai Surana and Justice Susmita Phukan Khaund further directed the …

Chhattisgarh HC Allows Termination of Minor Rape Survivor's Pregnancy
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chhattisgarh HC Allows Termination of Minor Rape Survivor's Pregnancy

Deccan Chronicle  

The Chhattisgarh High Court has granted permission for the medical termination of a 20-week-old pregnancy of a 17-year-old rape survivor who is also a sickle cell anemia patient.The decision was delivered by Justice Naresh Kumar Chandravanshi, who noted that forcing the minor to continue the pregnancy could have severe physical, mental, and psychological consequences for both the victim and the …

Madhya Pradesh HC Lays Procedure For Pregnancy Termination In Rape Cases, Pulls Up Trial Court For 'Cruel' Approach Towards Minor Survivor
3 months ago

Madhya Pradesh HC Lays Procedure For Pregnancy Termination In Rape Cases, Pulls Up Trial Court For 'Cruel' Approach Towards Minor Survivor

Live Law  

In a plea concerning termination of over 20-week pregnancy of a minor girl who was stated to be gang raped, the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has given a detailed procedure to be followed by police authorities, district courts and high court registry in order to ensure timely legal and medical help. It is rather cruel for …

Chhattisgarh High Court Allows Medical Termination Of 20+ Weeks Pregnancy Of Minor Rape Victim Suffering From 'Sickle Cell Anaemia'
3 months ago

Chhattisgarh High Court Allows Medical Termination Of 20+ Weeks Pregnancy Of Minor Rape Victim Suffering From 'Sickle Cell Anaemia'

Live Law  

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3 months 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 …

No Obligation On State To Inform Sexual Assault Victim Of Right To Terminate Pregnancy: Rajasthan HC Flags MTP Rules, Initiates Suo Moto Case
3 months ago

No Obligation On State To Inform Sexual Assault Victim Of Right To Terminate Pregnancy: Rajasthan HC Flags MTP Rules, Initiates Suo Moto Case

Live Law  

Upholding an order dismissing a father's plea seeking termination of his daughter's over 24-week pregnancy who was allegedly trafficked and raped, the Jaipur bench of the Rajasthan High Court took suo motu cognizance of the issue noting that there was no obligation in law on the State to apprise a sexual assault survivor of her right to termination. In the …

'Victim Is A Journalist, Prudent Woman': Allahabad High Court Stays Rape Case Proceedings Against Army Naik
3 months, 1 week ago

'Victim Is A Journalist, Prudent Woman': Allahabad High Court Stays Rape Case Proceedings Against Army Naik

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court recently stayed the proceedings in a rape case involving allegations against an Indian Army Naik. The Court noted that the victim, a major and prudent woman who is a journalist, had initially come into contact with the accused through a matrimonial site and subsequently entered into a relationship with him. Thus, noting that the matter required …

Mental Trauma Not Irrelevant Consideration: Kerala High Court Permits Medical Termination Of 26-Week Pregnancy Of Minor Rape Survivor
3 months, 3 weeks 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
4 months 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
5 months, 2 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
5 months, 2 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 …

Distressing To See Women Dealing With Unwanted Pregnancies Alone: Bombay High Court Mulls Over Mechanism To Ensure Accountability Of Partners
6 months, 1 week 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, …

Bombay High Court upholds teenager’s right to reproductive freedom
6 months, 1 week ago

Bombay High Court upholds teenager’s right to reproductive freedom

The Hindu  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday permitted a 17-year-old sexual abuse survivor to continue her pregnancy noting that it was conscious of her reproductive freedom and right to choice. Supporting the teenager girl’s change of decision who initially was seeking for an abortion and later decided to carry the pregnancy with an intention to marry the person who she had …

Mental health risk: Delhi HC allows woman to abort 22-week foetus
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Woman’s decision to continue pregnancy or choose termination: HC
7 months, 2 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, …

12-yr-old rape survivor stable after abortion in Telangana
8 months, 1 week ago

12-yr-old rape survivor stable after abortion in Telangana

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD : Following the orders of the Telangana High Court, doctors at Gandhi Hospital successfully performed a medical termination of pregnancy on a 12-year-old rape survivor who was 26 weeks pregnant. The High Court, in its July 5 order, instructed Gandhi Hospital to terminate the pregnancy within 48 hours, with the consent of the girl or her mother. Gandhi Hospital …

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 …

Allahabad HC Pulls Up Police Over 'Poor' Investigation In 'Rape' Case Involving A Minor, Seeks UP DGP's Affidavit
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Allahabad HC Pulls Up Police Over 'Poor' Investigation In 'Rape' Case Involving A Minor, Seeks UP DGP's Affidavit

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court recently criticised the Uttar Pradesh police for their 'poor' investigation into a rape case involving a 14-year-old girl. A bench of Justice Rajeev Singh noted that despite an ultrasound report confirming the girl was nine weeks pregnant, the Investigating Officer failed to ask crucial questions about her pregnancy, an oversight also ignored by the Supervising Officer. …

MP High Court Allows Termination Of Minor's Pregnancy After Her Parents Declare They Won't Turn Hostile In Rape Trial
8 months, 3 weeks ago

MP High Court Allows Termination Of Minor's Pregnancy After Her Parents Declare They Won't Turn Hostile In Rape Trial

Live Law  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently granted permission for the termination of a 14-year-old girl's pregnancy following a statement from her parents affirming that they would not turn hostile during the trial against the rape accused.A bench of Justice GS Ahluwalia also added that the victim would undergo an abortion at the risk and cost of the parents and that …

MP HC Allows Termination of Teen's Pregnancy, Directs Preservation of Foetus
8 months, 3 weeks ago

MP HC Allows Termination of Teen's Pregnancy, Directs Preservation of Foetus

Deccan Chronicle  

Jabalpur: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has allowed the termination of a 14-year-old girl's pregnancy who was allegedly kidnapped and raped a few months ago in the state's Singrauli district. In a recent order, Justice GS Ahluwalia said the "doctors, who will carry out the medical termination of pregnancy as well as the state government shall not be responsible and …

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, 1 week 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 …

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 …

MP high court allows medical termination of pregnancy of minor rape survivor
9 months, 3 weeks ago

MP high court allows medical termination of pregnancy of minor rape survivor

Hindustan Times  

The Jabalpur bench of the Madhya Pradesh high court has allowed medical termination of pregnancy of a minor rape survivor saying that court can’t remain a “silent spectator” to the agony of a minor. Division bench of chief justice Ravi Malimath and justice Vishal Mishra on Monday allowed the medical termination, five days after the single bench of the same …

'Reminder Of Trauma', Punjab & Haryana High Court Allows Married Woman Who Was Allegedly Sexually Assaulted By Husband To Terminate Pregnancy
9 months, 3 weeks ago

'Reminder Of Trauma', Punjab & Haryana High Court Allows Married Woman Who Was Allegedly Sexually Assaulted By Husband To Terminate Pregnancy

Live Law  

Observing that if the child is born "shall be a reminder of trauma and agony she had to undergo", the Punjab & Haryana High Court has allowed the termination of pregnancy of a married woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted by her husband.Justice Vinod S. Bhardwaj said, "It can also not be lost sight of the fact that the pregnancy …

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 …

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 …

India’s top court allows 14-year-old rape survivor to abort at 30 weeks to ‘protect her mental well-being’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s top court allows 14-year-old rape survivor to abort at 30 weeks to ‘protect her mental well-being’

The Independent  

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SC allows 14-year-old pregnant rape survivor to undergo abortion
10 months, 3 weeks ago

SC allows 14-year-old pregnant rape survivor to undergo abortion

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed a 14-year-old rape survivor to undergo an abortion at over 29 weeks of pregnancy, underlining that continuing the pregnancy may harm the physical and mental health of the girl. In a late Friday evening session beyond the regular court hours, the bench, also comprising Justice JB Pardiwala, directed Mumbai’s Sion Hospital to immediately determine …

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
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

'Denial Of Dignity Leads To Injustice, Agony Of Unborn Child': P&H High Court Allows Termination Of Pregnancy For 13 Yr-Old Rape Victim
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'Denial Of Dignity Leads To Injustice, Agony Of Unborn Child': P&H High Court Allows Termination Of Pregnancy For 13 Yr-Old Rape Victim

Live Law  

Observing that "life is not just about being able to breathe, rather it is about being able to live with dignity", the Punjab & Haryana High Court has allowed termination of the 21-week pregnancy of a 13-year-old rape victim.According to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, termination of the pregnancy can be allowed by the two registered medical practitioners for …

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 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 …

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