Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act
Bombay HC dismissed plea seeking amendment in abortion law
The court rejected the petition saying that there were health and legal issues around the abortions of rape victims.
HC allows teenage rape victim to abort 26-week-old foetus
The Bombay high court has allowed a 13-year-old rape victim to terminate her 26-week-old foetus.
Delhi HC refuses abortion nod to 15-yr-old rape victim
The court refused to allow termination of the 25-week-old pregnancy because it is risky for both the mother and the foetus.
Raped teen’s dad moves Bombay HC to abort 26-week foetus
The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act bars abortion of a foetus over 20-week old unless approved by a court.
Supreme Court nod to abort 24-week foetus without skull
The report informed the court that there was a “complete absence of brain and skull” of the foetus and survival rate was minimal.
Supreme Court panel to take call on 12-year-old’s abortion
Medicos from state-run JJ Hospital will be included in the committee.
Mumbai: 13-year-old girl raped, impregnated; man arrested
Based on the doctor's advise, the girl's parents approached Charkop police, who registered a case of sexual assault on Thursday.
Doctors: Abortion best if there is threat to mom, kids’ life
The medicos said that the babies with abnormalities, in many cases, have not been able to survive.
Supreme Court to decide if 24-week foetus can be aborted
As the foetus has crossed the 20-weeks mark, it could not be aborted.
24-week pregnant lady seeks abortion, SC forms 7-doctor board to probe her health
The couple approached the SC seeking permission to abort 24-week foetus as it suffers from abnormalities that could be fatal for the mother.