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Delhi High Court issues directives on hospital lapses mandating timely MTP in rape victim cases

This case serves as an important reminder that a victim of sexual assault carrying the burden of an unwanted pregnancy may need more sensitivity to deal with as in many cases, such victims are under deep distress unable to process their situation and life. Further, each day’s delay in such cases in conducting MTP puts the victim under enhanced potential danger to her life

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Delhi High Court issues directions to avoid medical negligence during MTP procedure in sexual assault survivors; Refuses bail

“When a minor seeks a medical termination of pregnancy, doctors must ensure that the process is conducted in compliance with the prevailing laws and regulations, with utmost sensitivity to the minor’s age and maturity level.”