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Supreme Court allows minor to terminate 30-week pregnancy: 'Can't compel woman to complete pregnancyThe Supreme Court has ordered the termination of a 30-week pregnancy for a 17-year-old girl. Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan empha...06 Feb, 2026, 04.01 PM IST- Woman can abort pregnancy in case of marital discord, it's not an offence: HCThe Delhi High Court ruled that forcing a woman to continue a pregnancy violates her bodily integrity and mental health. The court discharg...08 Jan, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
- Justice delivery system must offer unwavering assurance to women: CJI-designate Surya KantJustice Surya Kant stated every woman needs confidence in the justice system. He launched the 'Nyay Marg' AI chatbot for digital legal aid ...02 Nov, 2025, 10.40 PM IST
- Assam: HC directs medical termination of pregnancy of 14-year-old rape survivorThe Gauhati High Court directed the medical termination of a 14-year-old rape survivor's pregnancy in Tinsukia, Assam. Citing risks to the ...09 Dec, 2024, 09.50 PM IST
- 'Viksit Bharat' goal can be achieved by having smaller families, says J P NaddaUnion Health Minister J P Nadda emphasized on achieving the 'Viksit Bharat' goal through maintaining the health of Indian families with sma...11 Jul, 2024, 05.33 PM IST
- SC rejects plea seeking permission to terminate over 25-week pregnancyThe Supreme Court rejected a woman's plea to terminate her over 25-week pregnancy. It cited a report from AIIMS to deny permission but refu...29 May, 2024, 04.25 PM IST
- Bombay HC allows 12-year-old rape victim to abort foetus, says forcing pregnancy will breach her fundamental rightsA vacation bench of Justices SJ Kathawalla and Abhay Ahuja took note of the mental anguish and trauma the minor girl would have to undergo ...27 Dec, 2021, 08.13 PM IST
- China says will reduce abortions for 'non-medical purposes'China has already enacted strict measures aimed at preventing sex-selective abortions, and health authorities also warned in 2018 that the ...27 Sep, 2021, 10.56 AM IST
- Pregnant rape victim must be told about legal rights, says SCSection 3 of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act 1971 prohibits termination of pregnancy after 20 weeks.12 Mar, 2021, 04.25 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
- Supreme Court upholds woman's right to abortThe Punjab and Haryana high court had dismissed the husband's plea saying termination of pregnancy was the sole prerogative of the woman .28 Oct, 2017, 11.08 AM IST
- Bombay High Court get extends abortion rights for live-insThe HC was deciding a suo motu PIL triggered by a case of a woman inmate in Mumbai who wished to terminate her second pregnancy while in cu...22 Sep, 2016, 05.03 PM IST
- Women entitled to end pregnancy regardless of reason: High CourtThe court made the observation while taking suo motu (on its own) cognizance of a news report about pregnant women prisoners who were not t...20 Sep, 2016, 11.53 PM IST
- Preventing adolescent pregnancy can add to India's economyIndia could add $7.7 bn every year to its economic productivity if its young girls are able to study and work till their 20s.30 Oct, 2013, 03.19 PM IST
- DFID to roll out project on family planning in OdishaDFID has agreed to roll out a reproductive health framework project worth Rs 40 crore to address the need for family planning in Odisha.28 May, 2013, 06.31 PM IST
- UN secures $40 bn for global health driveUN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday announced a 40-billion-dollar drive to improve the health of women and children.22 Sep, 2010, 02.22 PM IST
- Pharma cos oppose DCGI's ban on emergency contraceptive pill adsCos say the move contradicts government's health policies besides hurting their investments.20 Jul, 2010, 04.31 AM IST
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