Proceedings Against Doctor in Minor Pregnancy Termination Case Not Quashed: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has recently refused to quash criminal proceedings initiated against Dr. Poonam Mishra, who is accused of violating legal provisions under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The court clarified that it was not declaring her guilty or innocent but was only examining whether the material collected during the investigation established a prima facie case requiring…