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SC rejects plea for termination of over 27-week pregnancy, says foetus has fundamental right to live

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 15 May 2024
The Supreme Court rejected a 20-year-old woman's plea to end her 27-week pregnancy, citing the foetus's right to live. The Delhi High Court and the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act were pivotal in the decision, focusing on foetal abnormality assessments.
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