The Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a split order on a woman's plea seeking the termination of a 26-week-long pregnancy. A bench of Justices Hima Kohli and BV Nagarathna were hearing the matter. Justice Kolhi said her judicial conscience does not allow her to permit termination. Expressing disagreement, Justice BV Nagarathna said the woman's decision must be respected., India News, Times Now
Social stigma attached to abortion forces women especially the unmarried, to turn to unsafe abortions, especially pills prescribed by the local chemist.