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Debates over a woman’s autonomy over her own body vs the universal right to life of the unborn child have been keenly followed, but never more than after the latest case that arose due to a split verdict for termination of a 26-week pregnancy. The verdict was given by a Supreme Court bench that had voiced two opposite ideas of rights in such matters, but has finally come to an end

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An oral order of a Gujarat judge regarding minor rape survivors and his disinclination to allow abortion has raised questions about the patriarchal mindset in sections of society.

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In a laudable judgment, the Bombay High Court waived the six months’ cooling-off period under the Hindu Marriage Act as the woman was pregnant by another man.

The Orissa High Court has refused permission to terminate the pregnancy of a physically and mentally challenged 22-year-old woman. The woman is also a rape victim.

The Delhi High Court has allowed the medical termination of pregnancy of a minor rape survivor 22 weeks into her pregnancy, considering the psychological complications.