Bombay High Court allows 12-year-old rape survivor to abort 28-week pregnancy despite medical risks. Court says forcing her to continue would strip her of the right to choose her life’s path.
The Supreme Court Today (April 22nd) allowed the petition filed by an alleged minor rape victim’s mother seeking termination of a 28-weeks-pregnancy of her 14-year-old daughter.
During a special evening session Yesterday (April 19th), following 4 pm, a panel led by CJI D Y Chandrachud and Justice J B Pardiwala instructed for her assessment, which encompasses evaluating the potential effects of the pregnancy on her mental and physical well-being.
