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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.

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Indian judiciary must stop panicking over AI

To assume courts weigh every word committed to paper is to ignore reality. The Indian judiciary has long had a "Control+C" problem.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

India eyes 6th generation FCAS, looks at tying up with France for possible collaboration

Initial talks held on the possibility of India entering the programme that was started in 2017 between France, Germany and Spain to ensure European sovereignty in defence and security.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.