Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Punjab and Haryana HC Denies Abortion to 14-Year-Old Rape Survivor
A young girl who was hurt badly and is pregnant has not been allowed to have an abortion by the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Doctors at PGIMER said it could be too dangerous for her to have an abortion due to her medical condition and how far along her pregnancy is.
The court agreed with the doctors.
The court has ordered PGIMER to give her full medical support until the baby is born.
The court also decided that if the girl and her family don't want to keep the baby, the state will help with care like foster care or adoption.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court denied an abortion to a 14-year-old rape survivor.
The court's decision was based on a medical report citing the survivor's health risks and advanced pregnancy stage.
Doctors at PGIMER recommended against abortion due to the survivor's medical condition.
The court directed PGIMER to provide medical support and care until delivery.
The court ordered interim compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the survivor.
- Who
- A 14-year-old rape survivor
- What
- The Punjab and Haryana High Court denied her request for an abortion.
- When
- Order pronounced Monday (September 22)
- Where
- Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Why
- The court cited the survivor's medical condition and advanced stage of pregnancy based on medical reports.
- Patient
- 14-year-old rape survivor
- Court
- Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Medical Recommendation
- Termination of pregnancy not recommended due to health risks
- Pregnancy Stage
- About 29 weeks and 6 days
- Court Decision
- Denied abortion request
- Medical Care
- PGIMER, Chandigarh to provide medical support
- Compensation
- Interim compensation of Rs 4 lakh
