The order closely follows a 2022 Supreme Court judgment, allowing survivors of marital rape to seek abortion of unwanted pregnancy within 20-24 weeks of conception.
Lawmakers of both houses overwhelmingly voted 780 against 72 to make abortion a 'guaranteed freedom'. Anti-abortion groups and the Vatican, however, have criticised the change.
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.
Court passes directions for pregnancies arising out of sexual offences, said early awareness of right to abort can avoid trauma later. Order came on minor’s plea for abortion at 24 weeks.
Court demanded to know whether there is any evidence to suggest drugs prescribed to the woman would jeopardise continuance of her pregnancy full term. Matter to be heard again Monday.
As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.
Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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