Kerala HC Allows Teen Who Was Impregnated By Brother To Abort Pregnancy At 7 Months

The Kerala High Court on Friday permitted a 15-year-old girl to medically terminate her 7-month pregnancy after she was impregnated by her brother.
The Kerala High Court on Friday permitted a 15-year-old girl to medically terminate her 7-month pregnancy after she was impregnated by her brother.
The Delhi High Court granted permission to a minor sexual assault survivor to terminate her pregnancy. The 16-year-old girl’s father, who had previously consented to terminate the pregnancy, failed to come forward and fulfil his responsibility of signing the consent form.
The decision to have an abortion should rest with a woman in consultation with her doctor. She can decide for herself whether to engage her family or take her religious views into account.
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