Termination of pregnancy

Delhi HC allows widow to terminate 29-week pregnancy due to mental health concerns

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Delhi HC allows widow to terminate 29-week pregnancy due to mental health concerns

sameerlakra January 6, 2024

The Delhi High Court has allowed a widow, suffering from depression, to terminate her 29-week foetus as...

SC allows rape survivor to terminate over 27-week pregnancy, says conception in cases of sexual assault is traumatic

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SC allows rape survivor to terminate over 27-week pregnancy, says conception in cases of sexual assault is traumatic

sameerlakra August 23, 2023

Observing that pregnancy in cases of sexual assault is a cause of stress and trauma to the...

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...

Bombay HC denies teen rape victim permission to terminate 29-week pregnancy Teenage Pregnancy

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Bombay HC denies teen rape victim permission to terminate 29-week pregnancy

vacreva May 11, 2022

A division bench of Justice Revati Mohite-Dere and Justice Madhav J Jamdar last week was hearing a...