AMN / NEW DELHI
The Supreme Court today ordered the medical termination of pregnancy of a 14-year-old rape survivor from Maharashtra. The pregnancy is almost in its 28th week. The Court asked Dean of Lokmanya Tilak Hospital in Mumbai to set up a team of doctors. The State government has agreed to take care of all the expenses and medical needs.
The apex Court’s order came after the recommendation of a medical team which said the continuation of the pregnancy would affect the physical and emotional well-being of the minor.