Karnataka high court holds that “continuation of forced pregnancy in a 13-year-old rape survivor is against her bodily autonomy” — Court permits immediate medical termination and issues a wide-ranging SOP to protect minor victims of sexual offences

Karnataka high court holds that “continuation of forced pregnancy in a 13-year-old rape survivor is against her bodily autonomy” — Court permits immediate medical termination and issues a wide-ranging SOP to protect minor victims of sexual offences

Court’s decision The Karnataka High Court delivered an extensive and protective ruling directing that the 13-year-old Petitioner be allowed immediate medical termination of pregnancy (MTP), relying on the unanimous opinion…