Court Approves Abortion Request for Live-In Relationship Case: Delhi High Court
New Delhi, August 16, 2024 – In a landmark decision, the Delhi High Court has authorized the termination of pregnancy for Mrs. C, reflecting a nuanced understanding of the severe impacts of unwanted pregnancy on a woman's physical and mental health. This judgment underscores the importance of considering a woman’s complete socio-economic context under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. Case Background Mrs. C, represented by Dr. Amit Mishra,…