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Tuesday, July 22, 2025
TopicAbortion law

Topic: abortion law

SC questions abortion law, says it makes ‘value judgement’ on woman’s mental & physical health

According to SC, pregnant minor's opinion must weigh more than the guardian's. 'Right to abortion guaranteed under under Article 21,' says court.

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.

‘Baby’s fighting chance’ vs ‘right to choose’: What led SC to reject plea to abort 26-week pregnancy

Top court took into account an AIIMS medical report which ruled out risk to woman's life and detected no abnormalities in foetus. Also ordered Centre to provide the couple support.

Why Bombay HC allowed abortion after 33 weeks — ‘law does not have all the answers’

The court allowed a married woman to terminate her pregnancy against the medical board's advice, adding that refusal on the ground of delay denies her right to reproductive autonomy.

SC’s judgment on abortion law shows how courts play crucial role in upholding inclusivity

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

SC decision on MTP act crucial for women’s health. Sensitisation, education should be next step

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

On Camera

India’s TRP ecosystem needs a reset. Time to end BARC monopoly

A ratings monopoly in India has led to lack of technological variation, resulting in sluggish systems detached from market dynamics.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.