Supreme Court on Pregnancy: The Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgement on Friday, allowing abortion in a 30-week pregnancy. Supreme Court clearly stated that no woman, especially a minor girl, can be forced to carry a pregnancy to term against her will. This decision is related to a minor girl who became pregnant at the age of 17 and is now over 18 years old. The judgement was delivered by a bench of Supreme Court Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan.
Supreme Court on 30-Week Pregnancy: ‘Cannot be forced to become a mother’
The court clearly stated in its order that the rights of the minor girl must be considered first and foremost in this case. The girl is going through a difficult situation and does not want to carry this pregnancy to term. The court said that the question is not whether the relationship was consensual or not, but the fact is that the girl is a minor and she does not want to become a mother.
Supreme Court, in its judgement, said that if the mother’s interests are to be considered, then her right to choose and make decisions must be given full importance. The court cannot force any woman, especially a minor, to become a mother against her will.
Minor Pregnancy Case: Written consent of young woman for abortion
Court has acknowledged that continuing the pregnancy could cause young woman a serious mental stress and physical distress and she might also face social stigma.
The medical board’s report also stated that allowing the abortion would not pose any significant risk. Considering all these factors, Supreme Court granted permission for the termination of the pregnancy. It also stipulated that young woman’s written consent would be required.
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