The Hindu·3 min read
Delhi HC permits minor rape survivor to terminate 28-week pregnancy
The Delhi High Court has permitted a 15-year-old rape survivor to medically terminate her 28-week pregnancy, observing that although the law does not provide for abortion after 24 weeks, such permission can be accorded in view of grave mental injury and trauma inflicted upon the mind of a minor girl.
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