Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Bombay HC: Sexual Assault Victim Allowed Abortion at 28 Weeks
A court in Mumbai has said that a young girl who was sexually assaulted does not have to keep her pregnancy.
The court decided that she has the right to choose what happens to her body.
Even though doctors were worried about the risks of an abortion, the court said the girl's wishes were most important.
The girl's father asked the court to allow the abortion.
The court stated that doctors must be very careful during the procedure to make sure the girl is safe.
Bombay High Court ruled a sexual assault victim cannot be forced to carry an unwanted pregnancy.
The court allowed a 12-year-old girl to have an abortion at 28 weeks.
The court cited the victim's right to decide her life's path as a key factor in the decision.
The girl was sexually assaulted by her uncle.
The court ordered that all safety protocols be followed during the abortion procedure.
- Who
- Bombay High Court, a 12-year-old girl (victim), and her father.
- What
- Bombay High Court ruled a sexual assault victim can have an abortion.
- When
- June 17th order
- Where
- Bombay High Court, Mumbai
- Why
- The court determined the victim has the right to choose and not be forced to continue her pregnancy.
Court's Reasoning
Medical concerns
Focus on Victim's Autonomy
Court's Reasoning
The court emphasized the victim's right to determine her life's path.
Medical concerns
N/A
Considering Victim's situation
Court's Reasoning
The court weighed the need to be sensitive to a woman's right to have an abortion.
Medical concerns
N/A
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Victim's Age
- 12 years old
- Pregnancy Stage
- 28 weeks
- Reason for Pregnancy
- Sexual assault
- Legal Basis
- Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act
