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VINOD S. BHARDWAJ
Anamika Lamba – Appellant
Versus
State Of Haryana – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
VINOD S. BHARDWAJ, J.
1. The instant petition has been filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ in the nature of Mandamus directing the respondent No.2-Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector-12, Chandigarh though its Director to terminate the pregnancy of the child which is about 29 weeks and 05 days. Reliance in this regard was placed to the Medical Report dated 12.10.2022 (Annexure P-2) as well as other medical record which shows “Prognosis in view of dysplasia kidneys as a result whereof continuation of the pregnancy would cause grave injury to the child of the petitioner No.1 and is also unsafe and dangerous to the life of the petitioner No.1 herself.
2. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioners refers to the pleadings and contends that the petitioners got married to each other on 10.12.2020 and the petitioner No.1 conceived on 25.03.2022. During the course of her regular medical check up, the petitioner No.1 was examined by Dr. Shreyasi Sharma, MBBS, MD (ObGyn) and during examinatio
The court can permit medical termination of pregnancy beyond the 20-week limit under Section 3(2)(b)(ii) of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971, if the fetus is not likely to survive due t....
The court reaffirmed the right to terminate a pregnancy based on substantial fetal abnormalities impacting health under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act.
The right to terminate a pregnancy beyond specified limits is upheld when substantial fetal abnormalities are confirmed.
The right to terminate a pregnancy with substantial abnormalities is upheld under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, emphasizing women's rights and health considerations.
The court affirmed the right to terminate pregnancy in cases of substantial foetal abnormalities, emphasizing the necessity of medical opinion in protecting the mother's health and reproductive choic....
The judgment underlines the importance of reproductive autonomy and medical advice in cases of severe foetal abnormalities, allowing termination beyond statutory limits if justified.
The judgment affirms the fundamental right to reproductive autonomy, emphasizing that termination of pregnancy is permissible based on substantial foetal abnormalities regardless of gestational age.
The court affirmed reproductive autonomy and the legality of terminating pregnancies with substantial fetal abnormalities under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act.
The central legal point established in the judgment is the consideration of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, the right to live with dignity, and the need for medical and psychiatric support ....
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