unwanted pregnancy Archives

Karnataka HC issues directions for immediate medical examination of rape victims to ascertain pregnancy and provision of counselling on available options

Taking note of the procedure and trauma involved for sexual assault victims and their families, the High Court issued these directions to ensure timely detection of pregnancies and a proper counselling regarding the victim’s physical and mental health.

Case Briefs High Courts

Chhattisgarh High Court sets aside compensation granted to a woman upon failure of the Laparoscopic Tubectomy operation

Chhattisgarh High Court: In an appeal filed challenging the impugned judgment passed by the lower court, wherein the court awarded Rs 51,000

Case Briefs High Courts

Bom HC | “Abortion is often the only way out in a very difficult situation for a woman”; Medical termination of pregnancy beyond 20 weeks can be permitted only on limited grounds

Can Medical Termination of Pregnancy be allowed beyond 20 weeks gestation period? Bombay High Court: A Division Bench of Ujjal Bhuyan and R.I.