Minor Girl Has Autonomy To Decide On Continuing Pregnancy, Court Permits Termination Of 28-Week Pregnancy: Madras High Court

In a significant case involving the termination of pregnancy for a minor, the Madras High Court has passed an order to allow the medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) for a 16-year-old girl, referred to as “S”, in accordance with the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. The writ petition was filed by the girl's mother, seeking permission to terminate the pregnancy following the girl's desire to continue her education and…