Can't Deny Unmarried Women Right to Abortion: SC Expands MTP Act, Allows to Abort 24-weeks Fetus
2 years, 5 months ago

Can't Deny Unmarried Women Right to Abortion: SC Expands MTP Act, Allows to Abort 24-weeks Fetus

News 18  

In a significant order, the Supreme Court Thursday expanded the scope of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act to include unmarried women and allowed a 25-year-old woman to abort her 24-weeks pregnancy arising out of a consensual relationship. The top court said, “a woman’s right to reproductive choice is an inseparable part of her personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution and she has a sacrosanct right to bodily integrity”. It said, “In the event that the Medical Board concludes that the fetus can be aborted without danger to the life of the petitioner, a team of doctors at the AIIMS shall carry out the abortion in terms of the request which has been made before the High Court…” The bench said that before doing so the wishes of the woman shall be ascertained again and her written consent obtained after due verification of identity and a report shall be furnished to this Court after compliance with this order within a period of one week thereafter. The bench took note that the High Court in its July 15 order has held that since the petitioner is an unmarried woman whose pregnancy arose out of a consensual relationship, her case is “clearly not covered” by any of the rules and provisions of the MTP Act. “Excluding unmarried women and single women from the ambit of the statute goes against the purpose of the legislation”, it said, adding that the comparison of the MTP, Act of 1971 and MTP, Act of 2021, shows that the phrase married woman’ was replaced by any woman’ and the word husband’ was replaced by partner’.

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

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 …

Bombay High Court Permits Woman Diagnosed With Cancer To Terminate 25-Weeks Pregnancy, Says She Has 'Reproductive Freedom'
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Bombay High Court Permits Woman Diagnosed With Cancer To Terminate 25-Weeks Pregnancy, Says She Has 'Reproductive Freedom'

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday allowed a married woman to terminate her over 25-weeks pregnancy so as to allow her to avail treatment against cancer. In these circumstances, considering the opinion of the Medical Board, doctors of Tata Memorial Centre and the wishes of the Petitioners, we are inclined to permit her to medically terminate her pregnancy, if Petitioner …

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 …

SC Rejects Plea Seeking Permission to Terminate Over 25-week Pregnancy
6 months, 3 weeks ago

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

News 18  

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

'Foetus Has Fundamental Right To Live': SC Rejects Plea For 27-Week-Pregnancy Termination
7 months, 1 week ago

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

ABP News  

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

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

SC rejects plea for termination of over 27-week pregnancy, says foetus has fundamental right to live
7 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
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 …

City gynaecologist proposes overhaul of termination of pregnancy act
7 months, 3 weeks ago

City gynaecologist proposes overhaul of termination of pregnancy act

Hindustan Times  

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

SC Allows Abortion for 30-Week Pregnant Minor Rape Victim, Understanding Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act
8 months ago

SC Allows Abortion for 30-Week Pregnant Minor Rape Victim, Understanding Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act

News 18  

In a significant step, the Supreme Court has allowed medical termination of almost 30-week pregnancy of a 14-year-old rape survivor. According to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, abortion is allowed up to 24 weeks for married women, rape survivors and differently-abled and minors. Before the enactment of the MTP Act in 1971, the medical termination of pregnancy was governed …

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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 …

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 …

Impacting a woman’s freedom to reproductive choices
1 year, 1 month ago

Impacting a woman’s freedom to reproductive choices

The Hindu  

November 02, 2023 12:16 am | Updated 09:09 am IST On October 16, in X vs Union of India, the Supreme Court of India declined permission to a woman who was seeking to terminate a 26 week-long pregnancy. Chandrachud, held that the woman’s case fell outside the scope of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 The Court said the …

Supreme Court refuses to permit married woman to terminate her over 26-week pregnancy
1 year, 2 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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

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

'Want us to tell doctors to stop fetal heart?' SC remark in abortion hearing
1 year, 2 months ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Supreme Court divided on married woman’s right to abort 26-week pregnancy
1 year, 2 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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

'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 …

SC allows rape survivor to terminate pregnancy, says conception outside marriage is injurious
1 year, 4 months ago

SC allows rape survivor to terminate pregnancy, says conception outside marriage is injurious

Firstpost  

The top court said in Indian society within the institution of marriage, pregnancy is a reason for joy and celebration not only for the couple but for the family and friends Observing that pregnancy outside marriage is injurious and a cause of stress, the Supreme Court on Monday allowed a rape survivor to undergo medical termination of her over 27-week …

SC allows rape survivor to terminate pregnancy, raps Gujarat High Court
1 year, 4 months ago

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

Denying a rape survivor right to terminate pregnancy is denying her right to live with dignity: HC
1 year, 5 months ago

Denying a rape survivor right to terminate pregnancy is denying her right to live with dignity: HC

Hindustan Times  

A woman cannot be forced to give birth to the child of a man who has sexually assaulted her, the Allahabad high court has observed. “In the case of sexual assault, denying a woman the right to say no to medical termination of pregnancy and fasten her with the responsibility of motherhood would amount to denying her human right to …

Compelling Woman To Continue Unwanted Pregnancy Violates Fundamental Rights: Chhattisgarh High Court Grants Relief To Minor Rape Survivor
1 year, 5 months ago

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

Live Law  

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

14-year-old girl opts against abortion; move her to care home: Delhi HC
1 year, 6 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 …

Delhi HC grants a Nepalese minor rape victim the permission to terminate a 27-week pregnancy
1 year, 7 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 …

Over 95% women unaware of new abortion rules: study
1 year, 9 months ago

Over 95% women unaware of new abortion rules: study

The Hindu  

March 01, 2023 04:26 am | Updated 09:05 am IST - New Delhi Only 68% of women consider termination of pregnancy as a woman’s health right, according to a new study, which also found that 95.5% of women were unaware of the amendment to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act which increases the gestational age from 20 to 24 weeks …

Delhi HC issues guidelines for rape victims whose pregnancy exceeds 24 weeks
1 year, 10 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
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 …

Despite Supreme Court judgment, abortion for unmarried women after 20 weeks a catch-22
1 year, 11 months ago

Despite Supreme Court judgment, abortion for unmarried women after 20 weeks a catch-22

The Hindu  

When Mumbai-based Shalini* walked into the State-run J.J. Hospital in December last year seeking an abortion, she was turned away. Nikhil Datar, a senior gynaecologist and medical director at Cloudnine Hospital, says that despite the “SC having given an extremely progressive judgment on an individual case basis, the verdict leaves much to be desired”. However, a Catch-22 arises because there …

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 …

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 …

A decisive shift in the discourse on abortion rights
2 years, 2 months ago

A decisive shift in the discourse on abortion rights

The Hindu  

Recently, a single woman, residing in Delhi, approached the Delhi High Court seeking permission to terminate her 22-week-old pregnancy. The woman filed an appeal before the Supreme Court of India, which in the first instance, granted her permission to terminate the pregnancy based on the report of the medical board concerned. First, it acknowledges the context of criminality in which …

Equality and individual autonomy in reproductive rights: India shows the way
2 years, 2 months ago

Equality and individual autonomy in reproductive rights: India shows the way

Hindustan Times  

Women’s consent matters – that’s the top takeaway from the Indian Supreme Court ’s judgment on abortion for all women on International Safe Abortion Day. In a bold and landmark judgement on September 29, India’s top court interpreted the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act and Rules to reassert the reproductive rights for women and individuals with diverse gender identities who …

SC Verdict on Abortion Rights: Ex-Judge Sikri Says It’s a Step Closer to Addressing Marital Rape Issue
2 years, 2 months ago

SC Verdict on Abortion Rights: Ex-Judge Sikri Says It’s a Step Closer to Addressing Marital Rape Issue

News 18  

Days after the Supreme Court ruled that women who are victims of marital rape are also entitled to a safe and legal abortion, former top court judge Justice AK Sikri has said the latest verdict would pave the way for addressing the issue. Justice Chandrachud, speaking for the bench, has made an indication that we have to recognise for the …

Explained | How has the Supreme Court expanded abortion rights?
2 years, 2 months ago

Explained | How has the Supreme Court expanded abortion rights?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On September 29, the Supreme Court ruled that single and unmarried women with pregnancies between 20 and 24 weeks are entitled to access the same safe and legal abortion care as married women. Chandrachud said “the rights of reproductive autonomy, dignity and privacy give an unmarried woman the right of choice as to whether or not …

No discrimination: The Hindu Editorial on Supreme Court’s abortion ruling
2 years, 2 months ago

No discrimination: The Hindu Editorial on Supreme Court’s abortion ruling

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court’s ruling holding that single and unmarried women have the same right to medically safe abortion as married women is a necessary intervention to set right an anomaly between the letter of the law and its practice. Anchored on the equality clause in the Constitution, as well as on the right to dignity, privacy, and bodily autonomy of …

Supreme Court ruling will help promote safe abortions, say medical experts
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court ruling will help promote safe abortions, say medical experts

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court’s ruling that unmarried women are also entitled to seek termination of 24 weeks of pregnancy arising out of a consensual relationship is a “progressive” judgment and will help promote safe abortion practices, medical practitioners and women rights activists said on Thursday. In a significant ruling on Thursday, the Supreme Court declared that even an unmarried woman can …

Marital Rape Recognised: What SC Said About Abortion Rights, Why It Deemed MTP Act Violative of Article 14
2 years, 2 months ago

Marital Rape Recognised: What SC Said About Abortion Rights, Why It Deemed MTP Act Violative of Article 14

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Thursday held that provisions in the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act excluding unmarried women from the right to terminate pregnancy beyond 20 weeks violates Article 14 of the Constitution. Single Women Can Terminate Pregnancy Up To 24 Weeks The Supreme Court on Thursday held that even unmarried women who become pregnant from consensual sexual relationships are …

All women entitled to safe, legal abortion: Supreme Court
2 years, 2 months ago

All women entitled to safe, legal abortion: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 29, 2022 13:42 IST In a significant ruling on the reproductive rights of women, the Supreme Court held on September 29 that all women are entitled to safe and legal abortion till 24 weeks of pregnancy under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, and making any distinction on the basis of their marital status is “constitutionally unsustainable”. …

All women, married or unmarried, entitled to safe and legal abortion: SC
2 years, 2 months ago

All women, married or unmarried, entitled to safe and legal abortion: SC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that all women, including married, unmarried or those raped by husbands, are entitled to a safe and legal abortion within 24 weeks of their pregnancy as the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act recognises the reproductive autonomy of every pregnant woman to choose medical intervention to terminate her pregnancy. Chandrachud, A.S. Bopanna and …

All Women Entitled To Safe And Legal Abortion Irrespective Of Marital Status: Supreme Court
2 years, 2 months ago

All Women Entitled To Safe And Legal Abortion Irrespective Of Marital Status: Supreme Court

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said that all women are entitled to safe and legal abortion irrespective of marital status. According to news agency ANI, the apex court held that the marital status of a woman cannot be ground to deprive her right to abort unwanted pregnancy. SC Overruled Delhi High Court Order, Allowed Unmarried Woman To Terminate …

SC grants abortion right to unmarried women, acknowledges marital rape
2 years, 2 months ago

SC grants abortion right to unmarried women, acknowledges marital rape

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on 29 September said that all women whether married or unmarried are entitled to safe and legal abortion till 24 weeks of pregnancy. Single & unmarried women have right to abort under Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act & rules till 24 weeks of pregnancy.” Distinction between married and unmarried women under abortion laws is artificial, constitutionally unsustainable, …

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