Not Disclosing Right To Terminate Pregnancy' Infracts Victim's 'Right To Live With Dignity: Madhya Pradesh High Court Slams Police, Doctor In Minor's Rape Case

In a significant ruling on April 30, 2024, the Hon'ble Justice Subodh Abhyankar of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh emphasized the rights of rape victims under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. The case centered on the medical termination of pregnancy for a minor who was a victim of rape, highlighting the duty of police and medical professionals to inform victims and their families of their rights under…