Guidelines for Medical Boards on Forming Opinions for Pregnancy Termination Cases Issued: Gujarat High Court

In a significant judgment, the Gujarat High Court has issued crucial guidelines regarding the termination of pregnancy for minors in cases of rape, where the pregnancy exceeds 20 weeks. The court emphasized the importance of considering both the physical and emotional well-being of the pregnant minor while allowing for medical termination of pregnancy (MTP). The case involved a 16-year-old girl who was carrying a 24-week pregnancy due to rape, and…