Landmark Judgement By Supreme Court

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has authorized the termination of a 30-week pregnancy for a 14-year-old rape survivor, overturning the Bombay High Court's ruling. Describing it as an "exceptional case," the court cited a hospital report as justification. Under Indian law, abortions beyond 24 weeks require court approval. Despite potential risks, medical experts deemed termination safer than full-term delivery. The decision followed urgent appeals from the teenager's mother.