30-Week Pregnancy of Minor Survivor Allowed to Be Terminated; Court Emphasises Reproductive Autonomy and Bodily Integrity: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has permitted medical termination of pregnancy of a 15-year-old minor girl who was allegedly subjected to repeated non-consensual sexual intercourse and became pregnant. The order was passed by Justice Mohammed Shaffiq on 12 June 2026 in a writ petition filed by Manjuladevi, the mother and natural guardian of the minor victim. Petition Filed Before High Court The petition was filed under Article 226 of the Constitution…
