“SC PERMITS TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY FOR MINOR RAPE SURVIVOR.”
Why in the news?
“SC permits termination of pregnancy for 14-year-old rape survivor nearing 30 weeks, citing potential harm to her well-being.”
Source:scribd
About the Supreme Court Decision on Pregnancy Termination:
- The Supreme Court, invoking Article 142 of the Constitution, granted permission for the termination of pregnancy of a 14-year-old rape survivor in Maharashtra.
- The girl, unaware of her condition until late, is nearing 30 weeks of pregnancy.
- The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act sets a 24-week limit for termination, even for rape survivors and vulnerable women.
- In this case, the FIR was filed after the 24-week limit, delaying legal recourse.
- Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and J.B. Pardiwala agreed with the medical board’s recommendation citing potential harm to the minor’s well-being.
- The state government will cover expenses for the procedure, aftercare, and transportation, ensuring necessary support for the survivor.
Understanding Article 142:
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