HISTORICAL JUDGEMENT: ALL WOMEN, MARRIED OR SINGLE, HAVE THE RIGHT TO A SAFE AND LEGAL ABORTION.
The supreme court of India declared that all women, irrespective of their marital status, have the right to safe and legal abortion.
The supreme court of India declared that all women, irrespective of their marital status, have the right to safe and legal abortion.
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The right to abort an unwanted pregnancy cannot be taken away from a woman because of her marital status.
The right to abort an unwanted pregnancy cannot be taken away from a woman because of her marital status.
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Unmarried & single women have the right to abort till 24 weeks of pregnancy under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act and Rules."
Unmarried & single women have the right to abort till 24 weeks of pregnancy under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act and Rules."
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The Supreme Court has also declared that rape will also include marital rape in the aspect of abortion.
The Supreme Court has also declared that rape will also include marital rape in the aspect of abortion.
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The court noted, "Married women may likewise be included in the class of survivors of sexual assault or rape." A woman may become pregnant as a consequence of non-consensual intercourse with her husband."
The court noted, "Married women may likewise be included in the class of survivors of sexual assault or rape." A woman may become pregnant as a consequence of non-consensual intercourse with her husband."
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The Supreme Court also ruled that under The POCSO Act, registered medical practitioners are not required to reveal the identity of a minor seeking an abortion.
The Supreme Court also ruled that under The POCSO Act, registered medical practitioners are not required to reveal the identity of a minor seeking an abortion.
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"It isn't the aim of the legislature to deprive minors of MTP." The court acknowledged that a woman's socioeconomic circumstances could have an impact on her decision to have an abortion.
"It isn't the aim of the legislature to deprive minors of MTP." The court acknowledged that a woman's socioeconomic circumstances could have an impact on her decision to have an abortion.