Delhi High Court Permits 16-Year-Old Rape Survivor to Terminate 31-Week Pregnancy

Delhi High Court allows minor rape survivor to terminate 31-week pregnancy

The court also directed the State that it shall bear all the expenses necessary for the termination of the pregnancy, for her stay at the hospital during this period, as well as any post-operative expenses.

Delhi HC allows rape survivor to terminate 31-week abortion: 'Can't expect minor to bear burden of childbirth'

Under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, the procedure can be done till 20 weeks of gestation period in ordinary cases and 24 weeks in certain categories, such as rape survivors.

Delhi High Court permits 16-year-old rape survivor to terminate 31-week pregnancy

Under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, the procedure can be done till 20 weeks of gestation period in ordinary cases and 24 weeks in certain categories such as rape survivors

Delhi High Court allows 31-week abortion for minor sexual assault survivor

The Delhi High Court allowed a 16-year-old sexual assault survivor to end her 31-week pregnancy. The ruling placed her dignity and best interests above the burden of forced motherhood.

Delhi High Court Upholds Minor's Right To Abortion In Rape Case

The Delhi High Court has permitted the termination of a 31-week pregnancy for a 16-year-old sexual assault victim, citing that it would not be appropriate to burden the minor with childbirth and raising a child. The court recognised the termination as a human right affecting the victim's dignified existence and directed the state to cover medical expenses, ensuring foetal tissue preservation for DNA testing and offering adoption if the child is …