SC Allows Abortion of 30-Week Foetus | 27 Apr 2024
The Supreme Court of India allowed a minor sexual assault victim to terminate her pregnancy at nearly 30 weeks, citing exceptional circumstances to protect her well-being.
- The MTP Act, 1971, amended in 2021 provides guidelines for terminating pregnancies under specific circumstances:
- Article 21 of the Indian Constitution protects reproductive choices as part of personal liberty.
- However, India's abortion laws are being questioned due to changes granting more authority to doctors after 20 weeks, favoring women's autonomy but raising debates about the rights of the unborn.
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