Sex assault case: Minor speaks, Delhi HC hears, AIIMS board overruled; allowed to abort 26+ week pregnancy
The Delhi high court has allowed a minor sexual assault survivor to terminate her pregnancy, which is over 26 weeks, overruling an AIIMS medical board’s decision. Justice Manoj Jain acknowledged the severe mental trauma inflicted on the girl. The court directed AIIMS to perform the procedure on Tuesday, adhering to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act.
The Delhi high court has allowed a minor sexual assault survivor to terminate her pregnancy, which is over 26 weeks, overruling an AIIMS medical board’s decision. Justice Manoj Jain acknowledged the severe mental trauma inflicted on the girl. The court directed AIIMS to perform the procedure on Tuesday, adhering to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act.
