The Supreme Court has questioned whether the MTP Act permits abortions beyond 24 weeks of pregnancy in cases of fetal abnormality, but not in cases of minor rape or incest.

The Supreme Court has questioned whether the MTP Act permits abortions beyond 24 weeks of pregnancy in cases of fetal abnormality, but not in cases of minor rape or incest.

In a recent decision, the Supreme Court expressed concerns about the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act’s ban on ending a pregnancy for minors who have experienced rape or incest before 24 weeks, but allowed for the termination of such pregnancies in the event of notable foetal abnormalities. According to the Read more…