Termination of 33-Week Pregnancy of Minor Rape Survivor Allowed, Citing Her Long Future Ahead: Gujarat High Court
On May 12, 2025, the Gujarat High Court took a decisive step in protecting the welfare of a 13-year-old minor rape survivor by directing the urgent medical termination of her 33-week pregnancy. The decision was passed by Justice Nirzar S Desai after evaluating a detailed medical report from expert doctors at PDU General Hospital, Rajkot, and considering the risks involved with late-stage termination. Termination allowed with express consent from parents…