SC allows termination of minor's pregnancy; can't force women to continue unwanted pregnancy

Apr 24, 2026

Allowing the medical termination of pregnancy of a 15-year-old girl who was over seven months pregnant, the Supreme Court on Friday observed that a...

Forcing woman to continue unwanted pregnancy compounds her suffering, violates dignity: Delhi HC

Sep 18, 2025

The Delhi High Court has observed that forcing a woman to continue an unwanted pregnancy would not only compound her suffering but also violate...

Medical report of 14-year-old seeking pregnancy termination ready: Haryana govt tells SC

Mar 05, 2021

New Delhi [India], March 5 : The medical report of a 14-year-old girl, who wanted to terminate her unwanted 26 week-pregnancy, is ready, the...

SC refuses plea against termination of 30-week pregnancy of 15-year-old rape survivor

Apr 30, 2026

The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea seeking to overturn the apex court's April 24 decision to order termination of a thirty-week...

Centre notifies names of new Madras, Bombay HC Chief Justices

May 26, 2023

The Centre on Friday notified the names of Chief Justices of Madras High Court and Bombay High Court.

Bombay HC allows minor rape victim to abort 25-week-old pregnancy

Jul 01, 2020

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 1 : Bombay High Court has allowed a minor rape victim to abort a 25-week-old foetus observing that the continuance...