Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Telangana High Court Orders Decision on Minor's Abortion
A minor, who was a victim of rape, is pregnant, and the High Court in Telangana is involved.
The High Court told a medical board to decide if the girl can end her pregnancy.
The NGO Prajwala asked the court for help.
The girl is about 20 weeks pregnant and doesn't want to continue.
The court is looking into the matter and has requested the board to make a decision quickly, considering the girl's well-being.
Telangana High Court directed medical board to decide on termination of a minor rape victim's pregnancy.
The court's decision follows a plea from Prajwala, an NGO, advocating for the termination.
The victim, around 20 weeks pregnant, expressed her desire to terminate the pregnancy.
Counsel argued that continuing the pregnancy would cause grave mental harm to the victim.
The medical board must submit its opinion within a week.
- Who
- Telangana High Court, medical board, the minor rape victim, Prajwala (NGO), and Sessions Judge.
- What
- Telangana High Court directed a medical board to decide on the termination of a minor rape victim's pregnancy.
- When
- The medical board has one week to formulate and communicate its opinion.
- Where
- Telangana High Court and Gandhi Hospital, Hyderabad.
- Why
- Prajwala, an NGO, filed a plea, citing that continuing the pregnancy would cause grave mental harm to the victim.
Advocates for Termination
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Health of the Victim
Advocates for Termination
Continuing the pregnancy poses a grave risk to the girl’s mental health.
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- Court
- Telangana High Court
- Petitioner
- Prajwala (NGO)
- Victim's Status
- Minor, rape victim
- Pregnancy Duration
- Approximately 20 weeks
- Legal Reference
- Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act
