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A balance between the rights of the mother and the foetus is to be maintained – Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court denies termination of a 31-week pregnancy stating that the unborn has a right to be born if there’s no threat to the life and health of…

Delhi High Court allows termination of pregnancy beyond 24-weeks

In the case of Mahima Yadav v. Government of NCT of Delhi and others, the Delhi High Court allowed the termination of pregnancy beyond the 24 weeks period on account…

Pregnant Rape Victim must be informed about all the legal rights available to her: SC

Supreme Court on Tuesday while issuing a notice to the Centre made it clear that Pregnant Rape Victim must be soundly informed about her legal rights. Further the Apex court…

Supreme Court to hear the case of termination of pregnancy of 14 year old girl on Monday

On Monday, the plea of a 14 year old girl seeking termination of pregnancy will be heard by the Supreme Court. The girl seeks termination of her 26 weeks old…

Orissa High Court held that right to progeny and termination of pregnancy is a fundamental right

A rape victim approached the high court after the 20 weeks of gestation period of her pregnancy. The High Court held that the right progeny and termination of pregnancy is…

“Save the Last Status Quo” Mohit Saraf in plea against L&L in Delhi HC

"In the ongoing dispute over the dilution of equity shares of law service firm L&L (formerly known as Luthra and Luthra offices), Senior Partner Mohit Saraf pleads to return the…

Government employees with fake caste certificate to be dismissed by Chief Minister and Chhattisgarh HC

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According to the General Administration Department (GAD), after the formation of Chhattisgarh state in the year 2000, a total of 758 cases of fake and false caste certificates was received…

HIGH COURT OF KERALA DISMISSES PLEA THAT SEEKS TO STRIKE DOWN SECTION 3 IN THE MEDICAL TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY ACT THAT ALLOWS ABORTION IN CERTAIN CASES

Section 3 of the MTP act allows abortion in certain cases before 20 weeks such as, If the pregnancy threatens the life of the mother.If there is a risk involved…