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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

SC refuses to interfere with selection, appointment of new AMU VC

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Major embarrassment for India: UN rights body puts NHRC accreditation on hold

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Delhi HC agrees to hear plea seeking to trace ‘missing’ #BSFJawan

Delhi High Court has agreed to hear plea seeking...

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Chhattisgarh govt submits a 6-point plan to NHRC to ensure protection of human rights in Bastar

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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