Delhi High Court Allows 15-Year-Old Rape Survivor To End 28-Week Pregnancy

The Delhi High Court has permitted a 15-year-old rape survivor to terminate her 28-week pregnancy. The court also directed AIIMS Delhi to preserve the foetus's tissue for DNA testing, which would be required in the criminal case.

25 Jun, 13:30 — 25 Jun, 17:25

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This case highlights the complexities of India's abortion laws, particularly for minors and survivors of sexual assault, where legal limits on gestation periods often conflict with medical and humanitarian considerations. The court's decision underscores a judicial recognition of the survivor's trauma and autonomy.

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The Delhi High Court allowed a 15-year-old sexual assault survivor to terminate her 28-week pregnancy
The decision was made by the Delhi High Court

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The survivor is 15 years old

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The pregnancy is 28 weeks along

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AIIMS Delhi was directed to preserve the foetus's tissue for DNA testing

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The directive for AIIMS Delhi to preserve the foetus's tissue for DNA testing in the criminal case

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indian-expressMostly Factual60d ago

Delhi HC allows sexual assault survivor to terminate 28-week pregnancy

By Nirbhay Thakur

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ndtvMostly Factual60d ago