CMO and Doctors Often Unaware of Procedure in Medical Termination of Pregnancy Cases; UP Health Secretary Directed to Issue SOP: Allahabad High Court

In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court addressed the urgent need for medical intervention under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 concerning a minor victim of sexual assault. The judgment emphasizes the necessity for immediate medical action while safeguarding the victim's rights and well-being. Case Background The petitioner, referred to as X, approached the court seeking the termination of her pregnancy, which was a result of a sexual…