bodily autonomy

Madhya Pradesh High Court
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“The right of personal liberty guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India has held that unmarried woman has right to decide in respect of the pregnancy.”

Allahabad High Court
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A woman’s decision in whether or not to go ahead with the termination of her pregnancy is a decision that is to be taken by no one but herself. This is primarily based on the widely acknowledged idea of bodily autonomy. Here, her consent reigns supreme.”