bodily autonomy Archives

Hospitalisation Was to Save His Life, Not Confine Him: Delhi HC Declines to Order Transfer of Sonam Wangchuk to Medanta; He Sets 3 Conditions to Break His Fast

The Court held that no violation of bodily autonomy was found where medical care was limited to consented oral treatment despite the patient’s critical health condition marked by dangerously low sugar, sodium and potassium levels.

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Delhi High Court Women Lawyers Forum hosts Public Debate on granting fathers a veto over abortion decisions

The DHC Women Lawyers Forum organised a public debate on granting fathers a veto over abortion decisions with legal luminaries arguing for and against the motion.

Case Briefs High Courts

Medical Termination of Pregnancy | MP High Court upholds minor sexual assault survivor’s right to continue Pregnancy; directs for comprehensive State support

“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.”

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Ultimate decision of woman whether to opt for abortion or adoption’: Allahabad HC directs State to facilitate discreet delivery and adoption of 15-year-old minor girl’s unborn child

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.”