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CBI arrests Twisha Sharma's mother-in-law Giribala Singh after MP High Court quashes anticipatory bail- Twisha Sharma case: Accused Samarth attempted to mislead investigators during crime scene recreation, says Madhya Pradesh Police
- Twisha Sharma case update: Father pushed her into glamour world and gave weight loss drugs, she consumed marijuana during pregnancy, claims mother-in-law
- Twisha Sharma case: Former Miss Pune was allegedly forced to abort, sent final Instagram message saying “I am trapped, bro”, chilling details in post-mortem reportTwisha Sharma death case: A 33-year-old woman was found dead at her marital home in Bhopal, with police booking her mother-in-law and husba...18 May, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
- Who is Twisha Sharma? Ex-Miss Pune and former judge’s daughter-in-law found dead in Bhopal amid dowry harassment allegationsBhopal police are investigating the death of Twisha Sharma, a former Miss Pune contestant. She was found hanging at her marital home. Her f...18 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
- Amend pregnancy termination law of rape survivors, says SCThe Supreme Court has asked the government to remove time limits for rape survivors to get abortions. This comes after a plea from AIIMS re...01 May, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
- SC rejects plea of a woman seeking termination of her 26-weeks pregnancyThe Supreme Court has rejected the plea of a woman seeking to terminate her 26-week pregnancy due to her illness. The court acknowledged th...16 Oct, 2023, 04.27 PM IST
- Do most Indian women have access to safe abortion?The Supreme Court is set to hear a case concerning the abortion plea of a 27-year-old mother. The case raises questions about a woman's dec...16 Oct, 2023, 12.31 AM IST
- Termination of 26-week pregnancy: Supreme Court speaks for rights of unborn childThe bench will take up the case again on Friday. The bench was apprised by adoctor that the foetus could be born with a heartbeat if delive...13 Oct, 2023, 01.17 AM IST
- Same-sex marriage: SC says it is well settled judges don't legislate, asks Centre not to cite US verdict on abortionA five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud expressed strong reservation to the reference, saying the point is ...27 Apr, 2023, 11.22 AM IST
- Experts, gender activists welcome SC order on abortion, marital rapeThe court ruled that under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, the definition of rape must include marital rape. Experts said this ob...30 Sep, 2022, 12.59 AM IST
- All women are entitled to safe & legal abortion, says Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court of India said that all women are entitled to safe and legal abortion. The apex court has also ruled that the exclusion of...29 Sep, 2022, 04.15 PM IST
- Roe vs Wade ruling: Will embolden regressive ideas in India, say activistsFor the last 50 years, abortion has been legal in India under various circumstances, following the enactment of the Medical Termination of ...26 Jun, 2022, 10.39 AM IST
- View: Is the US Supreme Court using ‘federal overreach over rights of states’ to make abortion illegal?Prior to the 1973 Roe vs Wade case, abortion was governed by individual states, and was largely restricted. The Roe judgment articulated th...09 May, 2022, 11.30 PM IST
- America, abort your misogynistic plansMaking abortion illegal in American states has certainly no place in a country that was a crucible for the Rights of Man, and Woman.04 May, 2022, 11.13 PM IST
- Supreme Court's abortion ruling brings focus back on proposed amendments to MTP ActExperts have raised concerns that despite the health ministry approving changes to the law, women are made to approach the court and go thr...25 Sep, 2019, 04.22 PM IST
- Government plans equal abortion rights for single womenIn a move that will make it easier for single women to safely and legally terminate unwanted pregnancies, the health ministry has recommend...25 Sep, 2019, 03.34 PM IST
- Ceiling of 20 weeks for abortion can't be extended: Centre to SCThe government said that an unborn child cannot protect itself from the harm designed by his/her own mother.18 Sep, 2019, 09.32 PM IST
- 5,80,100 abortions performed in Assam every year: ReportAn estimated 90% of the abortions occurring in health facilities in the State are surgical, while about 10% are done using Medical Methods ...20 Aug, 2019, 01.41 PM IST
- FDA urged to crack down on European firms shipping abortion pills to US from IndiaThe letter urges Sharpless to take action to stop the illegal practices of Aid Access and other mail-order abortion providers.15 May, 2019, 09.46 AM IST
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