Delhi HC allows 16-yr-old rape survivor to abort 22-week pregnancy
The Delhi High Court has allowed a 16-year-old rape survivor, who was 22 weeks pregnant, to terminate her pregnancy noting the victim and her father were explained the risks by the hospital and they were "adamant" about the abortion. The girl moved court as a foetus over 20 weeks cannot be aborted as per the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act.