Today, On 6th February, Supreme Court allows termination of a 30-week unwanted pregnancy, emphasizing that reproductive autonomy is a fundamental right for women.The Court stated that no court can force a woman, especially a minor, to continue an unwanted pregnancy.
The Supreme Court today has sought the Central Government’s response on a PIL challenging the exclusion of single unmarried women and transgender persons from the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021. Justice Nagarathna emphasized the need to handle this case separately, as it addresses specific issues for transgender and single women. Dr. Aqsa Shaikh argues that the exclusion violates constitutional rights.
NEW DELHI: Last week , The Supreme Court noted that pregnancy is not exclusive to cisgender women but can also be experienced by individuals identifying as non-binary, transgender men, and various other gender identities. The clarification came during the adjudication of a case involving the termination of pregnancy for a 14-year-old girl who had been sexually assaulted.