Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Kerala HC Permits Termination Of 31-Week-Old Foetus With Abnormalities
The Kerala High Court has allowed a couple to terminate their 31-week-old foetus that has serious brain and head abnormalities.
The court's decision was based on a medical board's report, which said the baby would have serious physical problems if born and that continuing the pregnancy could harm the mother's mental health.
The court asked Kottayam Medical College to perform the termination and take care of the mother.
If the baby is born alive, the hospital must provide the best medical treatment, and the couple will be responsible for the expenses.
The medical team will do a final scan to confirm the abnormalities before the procedure.
The Kerala High Court allowed the termination of a 31-week-old foetus with congenital abnormalities of the brain and head.
The decision was based on a medical board report recommending termination due to serious physical abnormalities and risk to the mother's mental health.
The court directed Kottayam Medical College to terminate the pregnancy and form a medical team for the procedure.
A final scan is required to reconfirm the foetal abnormalities before termination.
If the foetus is born alive, the hospital must provide the best medical treatment, with the couple bearing the expenses.
- Who
- A couple seeking medical termination of their 31-week-old foetus with congenital abnormalities
- What
- Kerala High Court permits termination of the foetus
- When
- The exact date is not specified in the articles
- Where
- Kerala High Court, Kochi
- Why
- The foetus suffers from congenital abnormalities of the brain and head, and continuation of the pregnancy poses a risk to the mental health of the mother
- Court
- Kerala High Court
- Judge
- Justice Shoba Annamma Eapen
- Foetal Age
- Over 31 weeks
- Abnormalities
- Congenital abnormalities of the brain and head, including microcephaly
- Medical Board Opinion
- Termination recommended due to serious physical abnormalities and risk to mental health
- Hospital
- Kottayam Medical College
- Final Scan
- Required before termination
- Post-Termination Care
- Best medical treatment to be provided if foetus is born alive
