Rape Survivor Gets Supreme Court's Permission to Terminate Her Pregnancy, SC Says 'Unwanted Pregnancy Outside Marriage Has Effects on Woman's Mental Health'
The Court noted that while pregnancy is celebrated within the institution of marriage, it can adversely affect a woman's mental health when it is unwanted.
In a significant development, the Supreme Court has granted approval for a rape victim from Gujarat to terminate her pregnancy. The Court noted that while pregnancy is celebrated within the institution of marriage, it can adversely affect a woman's mental health when it is unwanted. The decision follows a special sitting of the Supreme Court, during which the plea of the rape victim was addressed. The court had directed a fresh medical examination for the victim and mandated a hospital report. The apex court also rebuked the Gujarat High Court for dismissing the victim's plea. It stressed the need for "urgency" in such cases, condemning any "lackadaisical attitude" that treats them as routine matters. Sexual Abuse Cases: Supreme Court Directs Uttar Pradesh Government To Develop ‘Support Persons’ Ecosystem for Minor Victims of Sexual Offences.
Supreme Court Grants Permission for Pregnancy Termination
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