BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

DATED: 06.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Mr. JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY

W.P.(MD)No.246 of 2026 & W.M.P(MD)No.263 of 2026

Jeyasudha ...Petitioner

vs.

1.The District Collector,

Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2.The Dean,

Government Raja Mirasuthar Hospital,

Thanjavur, Thanjvur District.

3.The District Child Welfare Officer,

O/o.District Child Protection Wing,

Thanjavur,

Thanjavur District.

4.The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station,

Kumbakonam,

Thanjavur District. ...Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to terminate the pregnancy of the petitioner's minor daughter namely XXXXX aged about 17 years, by the Government registered Medical Practitioner in accordance with Section 5 of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 as

expeditiously possible.

For Petitioner : Mrs.G.Prabahari For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani, Special Government Pleader for R1 to R3 Mr.A.Albert James, Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

for R4

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 2nd respondent to terminate the pregnancy of the petitioner's minor daughter,