"Conscious Decision" Of Minor To Terminate Pregnancy, Court Overturns Single Judge Order Denying Permission Over 'Suspicious' Rape FIR: Madhya Pradesh High Court

In a landmark decision, the High Court has authorized the termination of a pregnancy in a case involving a minor rape victim. This decision comes under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 (MTP Act), focusing on the legal and medical complexities surrounding high-risk pregnancies. Background of the Case The minor girl, who was a victim of rape, was found to be in the 30th week of her pregnancy. The…