The Supreme Court has rejected a petition by a widow seeking termination of her 32-week pregnancy, stating that the foetus is normal. The court emphasized the duty to protect the interests of both the unborn child and the mother. The woman had argued that the pregnancy caused mental trauma and depression. The court dismissed the petition and ordered that the woman be taken care of by the government. The Delhi high court had previously permitted the abortion but reversed its decision after medical opinions indicated the child would be born alive with potential physical and mental deficiencies. | Latest News India
India News: The Supreme Court refuses to allow a woman to terminate her over 32-week pregnancy, stating that the medical board found no abnormalities in the fetus. The court suggests considering adoption after two weeks. The decision is based on the opinion of the medical board and the absence of risks to the petitioner's health.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to allow a 26-year-old woman, who had lost her husband in October last year, to terminate her over 32-week pregnancy, saying the medical board has held that there were no abnormalities in the foetus.