Kerala High Court permits terminating being pregnant of minor rape sufferer, deal with baby if alive
By PTI
KOCHI: The Kerala High Court has given permission to terminate a 24-week being pregnant of a minor rape sufferer and directed to represent a medical staff for conducting the process.
Justice V G Arun, whereas contemplating the plea of a 15-year-old, nonetheless, mentioned, “If the baby is alive at birth,” the hospital shall be sure that the infant is obtainable the perfect medical therapy.
The courtroom mentioned if the petitioner was not keen to imagine the accountability for the infant, the State and its businesses shall assume full accountability and provide medical assist and services to the kid.
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The courtroom granted permission to terminate the sufferer woman’s being pregnant at a authorities hospital.
“Having given careful thought to the vexing question, I deem it appropriate to lean in favour of the minor girl, rather than sticking to the strict letter of law,” the courtroom mentioned in an order issued on July 14.
The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 offers an outer restrict of 24 weeks, past which termination isn’t permissible.
KOCHI: The Kerala High Court has given permission to terminate a 24-week being pregnant of a minor rape sufferer and directed to represent a medical staff for conducting the process.
Justice V G Arun, whereas contemplating the plea of a 15-year-old, nonetheless, mentioned, “If the baby is alive at birth,” the hospital shall be sure that the infant is obtainable the perfect medical therapy.
The courtroom mentioned if the petitioner was not keen to imagine the accountability for the infant, the State and its businesses shall assume full accountability and provide medical assist and services to the kid.
ALSO READ | Delhi High Court prevents single lady from abortion, suggests alternate measures
The courtroom granted permission to terminate the sufferer woman’s being pregnant at a authorities hospital.
“Having given careful thought to the vexing question, I deem it appropriate to lean in favour of the minor girl, rather than sticking to the strict letter of law,” the courtroom mentioned in an order issued on July 14.
The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 offers an outer restrict of 24 weeks, past which termination isn’t permissible.
