Section 3 of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act 1971 prohibits termination of pregnancy after 20 weeks.
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The bench was hearing a plea filed by the minor girl who has said that she was pregnant after being raped by one of her relatives. (Representational Image)
By PTI
NEW DELHI: Rape victim, who becomes pregnant, must be told about her legal rights, the Supreme Court Friday said and issued notice to the Centre on a plea for setting up of medical boards in states and union territories to decide cases of unwanted pregnancies of over 20 weeks for termination.