Abortion Permission Granted To Minor Rape Victim Under Medical Termination Of Pregnancy Act: Orissa High Court

In a significant ruling on March 3, 2025, the Orissa High Court allowed the medical termination of pregnancy in a distressing case involving a 13-year-old minor. The case, X v. State of Odisha, revolved around a minor girl who was a victim of rape and became pregnant, resulting in serious medical and psychological concerns. The decision marks an important moment in the legal interpretation of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy…