Delhi HC's New Guidelines for Medical Examination of Rape Victims Where Pregnancy Exceeds 24 Weeks
The court said that if the sexual assault victim is a major who gives her consent and expresses desire for conducting MTP, the investigating agency will ensure that she is produced before the medical board the same day.
Jan 26, 2023, 18:09 PM IST
SC allows woman to abort foetus suffering from cardiac anomaly
The medical board, in its report, told the apex court that, "the surgeries that will be necessary on the foetus have been reported to carry high morbidity and mortality."
Aug 10, 2017, 19:42 PM IST
SC allows woman to abort 26-week-old foetus without skull
It directed that the termination of pregnancy would be performed by the doctors of the hospital where she underwent a medical check-up.
Aug 09, 2017, 20:03 PM IST
SC allows Mumbai rape survivor to terminate 24-week-old abnormal foetus
Under Section 5 of the MTP Act, pregnancy beyond 20 weeks could be terminated only if there is a threat to the life of the mother.
Jul 25, 2016, 15:10 PM IST
