MTP Act 1971 Archives

Madras HC bows down to mother’s “painful” decision; permits termination of 31-week pregnancy after detecting serious foetal brain abnormalities

Madras High Court quashed the Medical Board’s refusal to permit termination of a 31-week pregnancy after detecting agenesis of the corpus callosum and bilateral ventriculomegaly.

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.”