Distressing to See Women Dealing with Unwanted Pregnancies Alone, Court Mulls Over Mechanism to Ensure Accountability of Partners: Bombay High Court
In a significant judgment delivered by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay on 5th September 2024, the court addressed a critical issue concerning the rights of a minor victim of child abuse seeking permission for the medical termination of her pregnancy. This case highlights the intersection of legal rights, medical evaluation, and social support for young victims of sexual violence. Act Name: Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act of…