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IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH AT JABALPUR
VISHAL MISHRA, J
PROSECUTRIX X – Appellant
Versus
THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH – Respondent
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| 1. facts regarding the minor's pregnancy and legal implications. (Para 2 , 3 , 5) |
| 2. consent is key for termination of pregnancy. (Para 6 , 9 , 12) |
| 3. provisions of the mtp act regarding gestational limits. (Para 10 , 14) |
| 4. finality of decision and procedural directive. (Para 16 , 17) |
ORDER
In pursuance to the letter addressed to the Principal Registrar (Judicial) dated 23.08.2025, cognizance was taken and the letter was treated as suo moto petition. Accordingly, this writ petition came up for consideration before this Court.
2. The facts of the case, in substance, are that the prosecutrix is minor aged around 17 years. It is alleged that she was sexually assaulted and raped by accused against which an FIR as Crime No. 74 of 2025 registered at Police Station Ramnagar District Maihar for the offences under Sections 137(2), 87, 64(2)(m), 64(2)(h) & 332(b) of the BNS and Sections 5(l)/6, 5(q)/6 of the POCSO Act has been registered. During medical examination, the victim was found to be pregnant.
3. The medical report dated 22.08.2025 reads as under :
"Rajwati Saket D/o Ramsharan Saket examined in presence of medical board and found to be ANC 28 weeks with mild anemia. As the
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