Mental Trauma Considered Relevant, 26-Week Pregnancy Termination Permitted for Minor Rape Survivor: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court permitted a 16-year-old girl to terminate her pregnancy at 26 weeks of gestation. The court's decision focused on the severe mental trauma the minor was undergoing after being subjected to repeated sexual assaults. The case highlights the importance of considering both the physical and mental well-being of rape victims when making decisions regarding pregnancy termination. Case Background and Appeal by the Survivor’s…
