Yesterday, On 31st October, The Kerala High Court denied a 16-year-old rape survivor’s request to terminate her pregnancy. Justice V.G. Arun allowed the minor and her family the option to place the child for adoption after birth, if they wish. The court also instructed the state government to ensure the necessary legal steps are taken to facilitate this process.
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The Delhi High Court has directed the formation of a medical board to assess Amit Katyal’s health, a close associate of Lalu Prasad, who is seeking interim bail on medical grounds in a money laundering case. Katyal underwent bariatric surgery, and the court emphasized the right to health as a component of the right to life under Article 21.
The Kerala High Court upheld the reproductive rights and dignity of rape survivors, emphasizing the grave mental and physical health risks associated with continuing a pregnancy resulting from rape. The court recognized the fundamental right to autonomy in reproductive decision-making, allowing a 16-year-old survivor to terminate her pregnancy beyond the legally specified timeframe, considering her well-being and future care for the child if the fetus survived.