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Medical Termination of Pregnancy Rules, 2003 (as amended 2021)

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XversusM/S SHAPOORJI PALLONJI AND COMPANY PVT. LTD. & ORS.

2023 INSC 919Disposed off

The petitioner, a 27‑year‑old mother of two, filed a writ petition under Article 32 seeking a medical termination of her pregnancy after discovering she was about 24 weeks pregnant, citing postpartum depression and financial constraints. The Court initially ordered termination, but a doctor from the …

XversusTHE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT & ANR.

2022 INSC 740Directions issued

The petitioner, an unmarried woman residing in Delhi, discovered she was 22 weeks pregnant after a consensual relationship ended and she lacked livelihood to raise a child. She filed a writ petition seeking permission to terminate the pregnancy under Section 3(2)(b) of the Medical Termination of …