Court Directs Centre to Issue Instructions to Hospitals to Protect the Identity of Minor Rape Victims in MTP Cases: Delhi High Court
In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court has mandated the Union Government to ensure that hospitals maintain strict confidentiality regarding the identity of minor rape victims undergoing medical termination of pregnancy (MTP). This directive is a crucial step in protecting the privacy of vulnerable victims and ensuring their rights are upheld during such sensitive procedures. Case Background: Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta was addressing a plea from a 16-year-old girl…
