Supreme Court Distinguishes Circumcision from Female Genital Mutilation

India's Supreme Court has addressed the distinction between circumcision and female genital mutilation (FGM) during a hearing. Petitioners opposing FGM highlighted that the practice is performed on young girls, causing irreversible bodily changes.

7 May, 19:05 — 7 May, 19:05

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There's A Difference Between Circumcision, Genital Mutilation: Supreme Court

Siddharth Lutha, appearing for the petitioners opposing female genital mutilation, told the bench that the practice is done on young girls aged 7 years, and it causes an irreversible change in their bodies.

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Supreme Court Distinguishes Circumcision from Female Genital Mutilation

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