27-year-old rape survivor maintains pregnancy beyond 24-week limit due to potential deformities, despite medical board denial of MTP.
27-year-old rape survivor told Bombay High Court she will carry her pregnancy to full term, following a medical board opinion that a 7-month pregnancy termination could lead to a deformed baby. The woman had sought permission for MTP, as her pregnancy exceeded the 24-week limit for termination. The medical board of Thane Civil Hospital reported she is not physically fit for MTP, and the child may be born alive, which could lead to complications for the mother.
May 18, 2024
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