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SURAJ GOVINDARAJ
X, D/O Shri Gopala T – Appellant
Versus
State of Karnataka Rep by Its Principal Secretary – Respondent
ORDER :
1. The petitioner is before this Court seeking for the following reliefs:
b. Issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus directing the 4th respondent/hospital to preserve the terminated fetus/product of conception for the purpose of identification and DNA testing & analysis;
c. Issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus directing the 2nd respondent/police to take all the steps and conduct DNA test at State Forensic Laboratory, Madiwala, Bengaluru to the terminated fetus/product of conception for the purpose of investigation & trial in connection with Crime No. 391/2023 dated 26.11.2023 registered by the 2nd Respondent/police vide Annexure-F
d. Issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus directing the 3rd respondent/ authority to disburse a sum of Rs. 1,00,000/-(Rupees One Lakh only) and/or any other further amount to the petitioner in order for her to meet the expenses of medical treatments, counselling services & any other medical ca
The judgment establishes the importance of timely decisions on medical termination of pregnancy for minor victims of sexual offences, emphasizing the need for immediate medical examination, counselin....
The court's decision was based on the interpretation of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, specifically Section 3(2)(b), which allows termination of pregnancy if it poses a risk to the woman's....
The central legal point established in the judgment is the interpretation and application of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971, in the context of a minor victim of rape seeking terminati....
The consent of a minor's guardian is required for pregnancy termination under the MTP Act, but the minor's autonomy and decision regarding her reproductive choices must be prioritized by the court.
The court has the power to grant appropriate directions for medical termination of pregnancy beyond 20 weeks in specific circumstances, especially when it is for the mental and physical health of the....
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