On April 17, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma gave a strong judgment, pointing out how hospitals have failed to carry out the court’s directions. New Delhi: The Delhi High Court recently expressed its unhappiness over doctors in the national capital not following its earlier orders. These orders were meant to ensure that rape survivors—especially those who […]
The Allahabad High Court upheld the right of sexual assault victims to terminate pregnancies. A two-judge bench, including Justices Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Prashant Kumar, ruled on the matter. The case involved a 17-year-old rape survivor who sought medical termination of her pregnancy. The court recognized her right to make this decision and granted her request.
The Supreme Court of India rejected a woman’s plea to terminate her pregnancy at over 25 weeks while withholding the reasons for its decision to protect the petitioner’s privacy. The decision underlines the delicate balance between reproductive rights and legal statutes, emphasizing the need for thorough medical evaluations in such cases. This underscores the complexities surrounding late-term pregnancy terminations and the court’s commitment to upholding the rule of law while respecting privacy rights.
On 11th March, The Punjab and Haryana High Court emphasized a woman’s sexual autonomy as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution, particularly in relation to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act. The court highlighted the need for legal recognition and support for unmarried women’s reproductive rights and addressed the ethical implications of their choices.