Archive · 19 May 2025
13-Year-Old Rape Survivor Gives Birth After Court Approval
A young girl, who was 13, had to have a baby because of a terrible crime.
She was pregnant because someone hurt her.
Doctors and judges had to make some very hard choices about what to do.
The High Court said she could have an abortion, but it was a little late in the pregnancy.
Eventually, the doctors helped her deliver a baby girl.
Now, both the mother and the baby are being watched closely at the hospital to make sure they are both okay.
A 13-year-old rape survivor gave birth to a baby girl after the Gujarat High Court approved a medical termination of pregnancy.
The High Court authorized the medical termination of pregnancy last week, following the rejection of the mother's application by a Rajkot sessions court.
The victim's mother traveled from Maharashtra to Rajkot, and the procedure was performed after parental consent.
The newborn and mother are under observation for a week, according to hospital staff.
Police investigation revealed the girl was raped by two minors; they were apprehended and presented before the juvenile court.
- Who
- A 13-year-old rape survivor gave birth to a baby girl. The accused are two minors.
- What
- A 13-year-old rape survivor gave birth after the Gujarat High Court approved a medical termination of pregnancy (MTP).
- When
- The baby girl was born on Saturday evening, May 17, after the Gujarat High Court approved a medical termination of pregnancy.
- Where
- The birth occurred at Janana Hospital in Rajkot.
- Why
- The High Court authorized MTP, considering the girl's age and the possibility of the procedure.
Supporters of the Girl
Opponents of Abortion
Abortion for Minors
Supporters of the Girl
Emphasize the difficult situation and the need to prioritize the well-being of the survivor.
Opponents of Abortion
Express concern about the stage of the pregnancy and the ethical considerations surrounding abortion, potentially emphasizing the rights of the unborn child.
- Victim's Age
- 13 years old
- Court
- Gujarat High Court
- Pregnancy Stage at Abortion Request
- 33 weeks
- Birth Outcome
- Baby Girl
- Location of Birth
- Rajkot Hospital
- Accused
- Two minors