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Reproductive Autonomy Cannot Be Subordinated to Adoption: Supreme Court allows termination of 7-month pregnancy of minor

Holding that a woman’s choice is paramount under Article 21, the SC affirms that constitutional courts must prioritise dignity, mental health, and bodily autonomy over statutory limits under the MTP framework

DG Vanzara, MN Dinesh discharged by CBI Court, Mumbai: Sohrabuddin Sheikh Encounter Case

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Synopsis & List of Dates in NBA Writ Petition, July 31, 2017

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Writ Petition by Citizens on Narmada Oustees Rehabilitation, July 31, 2017

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Forcible Displacement of Adivasis in Narmada basin: SC Intervenes

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HC Allows Plea to Challenge Yogi Adityanath Prosecution: Allahabad

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Noam Chomsky extends support to Narmada Valley struggle, as indefinite Fast enters fourth day

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Reproductive Autonomy Cannot Be Subordinated to Adoption: Supreme Court allows termination of 7-month pregnancy of minor

Holding that a woman’s choice is paramount under Article 21, the SC affirms that constitutional courts must prioritise dignity, mental health, and bodily autonomy over statutory limits under the MTP framework

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