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TopicTermination of pregnancy

Topic: termination of pregnancy

‘Can’t breathe, can’t speak’—AIIMS cited toddler’s case to oppose 27-week abortion. SC junked review plea

AIIMS cited one-year-old who was on ventilator for months and remains admitted after Delhi HC last year ordered 24-week termination that left child with lifelong medical problems.

9 in 10 abortion petitions succeed in Bombay HC. A rare bright spot in Indian judiciary

When it comes to medical termination of pregnancy, the Bombay High Court almost always provides timely relief to the litigant.

India saw 67% rise in recorded abortions over last 5 years, Centre tells Parliament

It rose from 5.34 lakh in 2020-21 to 8.93 lakh in 2024-25, govt informs Parliament. In 2024-25, Maharashtra reported maximum cases followed by Tamil Nadu.

‘Fetus is normal’ — AIIMS asks HC to reconsider order allowing abortion for 31 weeks pregnant woman

Delhi HC order allowed abortion citing psychiatric report that woman was suffering from extreme trauma. Hospital's application says 'feticide' in this case 'neither justified nor ethical'.

Inform rape survivors about right to abort at the time of filing FIR, says Karnataka HC

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.

‘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.

‘Foeticide’ vs ‘mother’s autonomy’ — what is abortion plea that split SC bench & is now before CJI

CJI-led bench looks at case after 2-judge bench delivered split verdict on a 26 weeks pregnant woman’s plea to allow her to medically terminate her pregnancy. Hearing continues Friday.

Schools, offices mustn’t insist on father’s name of kid born to rape survivor, says Punjab & Haryana HC

While hearing a rape survivor's petition for compensation, the court issued a slew of directives for rehabilitation of sexual assault victims.

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.  

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

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