Termination of 26-Week Pregnancy Allowed Considering Severe Fetal Anomalies and Mother's Financial Hardship: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has permitted a married woman to terminate her pregnancy beyond 26 weeks after considering the serious medical condition of the foetus and the financial condition of the family. The Court found that the foetus was suffering from severe congenital heart defects and that the child, if born, would require multiple cardiac surgeries and continuous medical treatment. Taking note of the woman's financial difficulties and the unanimous…