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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

Saharanpur Up in Flames: One Dead, Thakurs Burn Down 25 Dalit Homes

Saharanpur district of western UP remains tense after Thakurs...

Political Solution Need of the Hour in Kashmir: Retired Indian Army Generals

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Bilkees Bano Verdict Points to State Complicity in 2002 Gujarat Violence

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BHU Students Suspension Revoked, Criminal Cases by VC & Admin Stayed: SC

Agitating students of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) scored...

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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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