Gauhati High Court acquits a man sentenced to life under POCSO, holding ultrasound evidence on foetal age contradicted the victim's timeline of the alleged rape.
Read Full ArticleMadhya Pradesh High Court holds that judicial permission is not required for termination of pregnancy at around 24 weeks under Sections 3(2)(a) and 3(2)(b) of the MTP Act.
Supreme Court of India observes that it recognizes that pregnancy can also be experienced by some non-binary people and transgender men.
Delhi High Court recalls its order permitting a widow to terminate her then 29 week-old pregnancy, despite noting that the woman has been diagnosed with severe depression.
Two women Supreme Court judges disagree on the termination of a 26-week pregnancy, one considering medical viability, while the other emphasizes the petitioner's wishes. The case awaits a larger bench decision.
The Supreme Court of India emphasizes the right of women to make reproductive choices, stating it is integral to human dignity. The court's decision in a rape survivor's case highlights the importance...
The Supreme Court criticizes the Gujarat High Court's handling of a rape survivor's pregnancy termination plea. The High Court's unjust conditions and delay in addressing the matter face disapproval f...
Supreme Court criticizes Gujarat High Court's delay in addressing termination of pregnancy plea for a rape victim. Urgency stressed due to lost time. Court orders fresh medical report to assess remova...
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