Supreme Court: Right To Choose Cannot Be Denied In Pregnancy
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The Supreme Court of India has ruled that no court can compel a woman particularly a minor to continue an unwanted pregnancy against her will, reaffirming reproductive autonomy as a fundamental right under Article 21. In a recent order, a Bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan permitted a 15-year-old girl to medically terminate her pregnancy despite it crossing seven months.
The Court prioritised the minor’s physical and psychological well-being over arguments for continuation or
The Court prioritised the minor’s physical and psychological well-being over arguments for continuation or
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