The Allahabad High Court sharply criticised state authorities for their persistent failure to act promptly on a plea seeking medical termination of pregnancy for a minor rape survivor with mental disability. The Court highlighted delays that adversely affected the victim’s access to timely medical care.
Calcutta High Court has sought an explanation from a group of doctors regarding the medical termination of a minor petitioner’s pregnancy. This action came after the court had specifically ordered the formation of a Medical Board to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of proceeding with the pregnancy termination, rather than authorizing the procedure itself. The […]
