Medical Termination of Minor Rape Survivor's Pregnancy Allowed, Upholding Reproductive Autonomy Under MTP Act: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court at Bilaspur has allowed a writ petition concerning a minor victim of alleged sexual exploitation who was carrying an unwanted pregnancy. Justice Amitendra Kishore Prasad passed the order in WPC No. 4216 of 2026. The petitioner approached the High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking permission and appropriate directions for medical termination of the pregnancy. Alleged Sexual Assault and Pregnancy According to…
