body autonomy Archives

Bombay HC allows unmarried woman to abort 25-week pregnancy citing reproductive freedom and mental distress

“The right to abortion is a concomitant right of dignity, autonomy and reproductive choice which is guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution and the decision to terminate pregnancy is deeply personal for any person”.

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Bombay HC permits cancer patient to medically terminate pregnancy at 24 weeks for receiving chemotherapy treatment

The Court took note of the petitioner’s statement of miserable suffering and unbearable pain, and that palliative treatment might help her live longer and comfortably. The Court also stated that the petitioner had right to reproductive freedom and autonomy over her body.