Minor has right over reproductive choice: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court permitted a minor s pregnancy termination, acknowledging her right to reproductive autonomy and the lifelong trauma of an illegitimate child. Despite the Maharashtra government s concerns about a 30 week fetus s viability and the suggestion of an orphanage, the court prioritized the girl s mental well being, directing the procedure with medical safeguards

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Minor has right over reproductive choice: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court permitted a minor s pregnancy termination, acknowledging her right to reproductive autonomy and the lifelong trauma of an illegitimate child. Despite the Maharashtra government s concerns about a 30 week fetus s viability and the suggestion of an orphanage, the court prioritized the girl s mental well being, directing the procedure with medical safeguards

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