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Court Grants Woman Abortion After Hospital Refusal
19 Nov
Summary
- Bombay High Court permitted a 19-year-old woman to terminate her pregnancy.
- A Navi Mumbai hospital wrongly denied termination to the petitioner.
- Fetus abnormalities and domestic violence cited as reasons for termination.
The Bombay High Court has granted a 19-year-old woman permission to terminate her 24-week pregnancy, reversing a prior denial by a Navi Mumbai hospital. The court intervened after a medical board confirmed fetal abnormalities and noted the potential for adverse health outcomes if the pregnancy continued.
The bench highlighted the petitioner's right to reproductive freedom, autonomy, and privacy, particularly given her personal circumstances, including her status as a student, early marriage, and allegations of domestic violence. The court expressed concern over the Navi Mumbai hospital's refusal, deeming it inexplicable given the pregnancy was within legal limits.
Following the court's directive, the woman was to be admitted to Thane Civil Hospital for the procedure, with counselling arranged for her and her parents. The court stressed the importance of respecting the woman's personal decision regarding her health and future.
