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.
Recent judgement of the Supreme Court regarding reproductive autonomy of unmarried women has again reminded us that the journey for equal rights for women is not over.
Women alleging rape by husbands can get abortions beyond 20 weeks, SC clarifies. It also adds 'unmarried or single' women to list of those eligible for abortion between 20 & 24 weeks
Three-judge bench directed the AIIMS director to set up a medical board of 2 doctors to examine the woman by Friday under the provisions of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act.
Nick Jonas is not trying to modernise the mangalsutra, but his gesture shows that choices can be equal. If commitment must be flaunted, it need not be gendered.
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