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SC permission on Late Pregnancy Termination
April 28 , 2026
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- The Supreme Court of India allowed a 15-year-old minor to terminate her 31-week pregnancy.
- The Court held that reproductive autonomy is part of the Right to Life under Article 21.
- It stated that forcing a minor to continue an unwanted pregnancy violates dignity, privacy, and personal liberty.
- The decision considered the girl’s severe mental distress and risk to her well-being.
- Though the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act generally sets a 24-week limit, the Court allowed an exception in this case.
- The judgment emphasised that a woman’s right over her body must be protected, especially in exceptional situations.
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