Woman Allowed To Abort 25-Week Pregnancy As 'Estranged' Partner Agrees To Support Her: Bombay High Court
In a significant and compassionate ruling under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971, the Bombay High Court has permitted a 31-year-old unmarried woman to medically terminate her 25-week pregnancy. The case was heard by a division bench comprising Justice Revati Mohite-Dere and Justice Dr. Neela Gokhale on June 19, 2025, under Writ Petition 7491 of 2025. The petitioner had approached the court citing mental trauma, lack of family support,…
