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Kerala High Court allows 30-week pregnancy termination for rape survivor

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  • The Kerala High Court has granted permission for the medical termination of a 30-week pregnancy for a 15-year-old rape survivor. The court ordered the state government to oversee the procedure, ensure neonatal care if the baby survives, and preserve samples for legal investigation.

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The Kerala High Court has allowed the medical termination of a 30-week pregnancy of a 15-year-old rape survivor after her mother moved the court. The court also directed the state government to make arrangements for the procedure.

Justice Harisankar V Menon passed the order after a medical board, constituted by the court to examine the girl, said medical termination was the most suitable option. The board said continuing the pregnancy would significantly affect the mental health of the 15-year-old sexual assault survivor.

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