India's SC Upholds Teen's Abortion Right, Urges Law Reform for Rape Survivors
India's Supreme Court refused to intervene against the termination of a 15-year-old's pregnancy, emphasizing parental choice over state intervention. The court also urged the Centre to consider amending laws to allow abortions beyond 20 weeks for rape survivors, highlighting the pain and humiliation they face.
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'Parents' Word Will Be Final On 30-Week MTP'
By DHANANJAY MAHAPATRA
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By Ananthakrishnan G
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