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Topic: abortion

‘Exceptional case’: SC overrules Bombay HC to allow abortion for minor rape survivor at 30 weeks

A hospital in Mumbai opined that continuation of pregnancy against her will would negatively impact the minor's physical and mental well-being.

France adds right to abortion to its constitution, world’s 1st country to do so

In a special joint vote by both houses of parliament in Versailles, the move was backed by MPs and Senators with an overwhelming majority of 780 votes against 72.

Abortion law in India is changing. Advocate Amit Mishra is at the centre of it all

New Delhi: ‘The baby is currently viable — that is he will show signs of life and have a strong possibility of survival —...

Karnataka sex ratio fell 18 points in 2022. Female foeticide a big worry, even Bengaluru not immune

Chikkaballapura had one of the lowest child sex ratios at birth at 868 in 2022, data shows. Steepest fall seen in Bengaluru Urban where it dropped from 1,715 in 2019 to 949 in 2022.

SC rejects woman’s plea to abort 26-week pregnancy. ‘Not a case of foetal abnormality’

Bench said 'no immediate threat' to mother & pregnancy had crossed 24 weeks — upper limit for abortion in case of married women. Woman sought abortion on grounds of postpartum psychosis.

US appeals court imposes restrictions on abortion pill mifepristone

The ruling will not take effect until the country's Supreme Court reviews it, which could occur in its upcoming term from October to June.

India & US have similar levels of support for legal abortion, finds Pew survey

Legal abortion backed by 59% in India, 62% in US & at least 75% in most European nations. Increased support for abortion in India since previous survey, say researchers.  

Raped by ‘uncle’, a 13-yr-old mother battles stigma — ‘if we keep that child, who’ll marry her?’

Doctors refused to perform an abortion on UP rape survivor since her pregnancy was too advanced. 'I want to become a police inspector when I grow up,' she says.

How ‘sharks’ killed Rahul’s fishing dreams & look who’s jealous of Congress prez polls

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All women — married or unmarried — entitled to safe and legal abortion, says Supreme Court

A bench headed by Justice DY Chandrachud said that the meaning of the rape must include marital rape for the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act.

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New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Was Pahalgam a trap by Pakistan to lure India into a conflict? An Army officer thinks so

Speaking at tri-service seminar, Major General SP Vishwasrao also said farmers’ protest, anti-CAA agitation & situation in Manipur was part of ‘larger ploy’ to destabilise India.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.