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Sex-affirmative surgery without minor’s consent violates child’s dignity, privacy: Kerala HC surgery

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Sex-affirmative surgery without minor’s consent violates child’s dignity, privacy: Kerala HC

sameerlakra August 10, 2023

A non-consensual sex affirmative surgery on a minor would violate the child's dignity and privacy, Kerala High...

POCSO Act is gender-neutral legislation: Delhi HC rejects ‘bias’ assertion

POCSO Act is gender-neutral

POCSO Act is gender-neutral legislation: Delhi HC rejects ‘bias’ assertion

sameerlakra August 9, 2023

The Delhi High Court has said that the POCSO Act is a gender-neutral legislation while rejecting an...

“Various social and medical complications are likely to arise” Kerala High Court allows a minor to terminate 7-month pregnancy Kerala

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“Various social and medical complications are likely to arise” Kerala High Court allows a minor to terminate 7-month pregnancy

sameerlakra May 26, 2023

A 15-year-old girl was permitted by the Kerala High Court to end her pregnancy. The petition was...

Termination of pregnancy: Issue directions for not disclosing minor’s identity, HC to Delhi govt

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Termination of pregnancy: Issue directions for not disclosing minor’s identity, HC to Delhi govt

vacreva January 25, 2023

The high court said as per the current position, registered medical practitioners (RMP) are “generally reluctant” to...