Madhya Pradesh High Court Division Bench in Jabalpur delivered the ruling on MTP Act, 1971 provisions
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Rape survivors don’t need court approval to terminate pregnancies up to 24 weeks: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that rape survivors can terminate pregnancies up to 24 weeks without court approval under the MTP Act, 1971. The Division Bench in Jabalpur clarified that judicial proceedings under Article 226 are not required for sexual assault, rape, or incest survivors seeking abortion within the statutory limit. This interpretation strengthens reproductive rights and reduces procedural delays for vulnerable women. The decision aligns with the 2021 MTP Amendment Act which extended the gestation limit from 20 to 24 weeks for special categories.
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Rape, sexual assault, and incest survivors with pregnancies up to 24 weeks need no judicial approval under Article 226
Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971 amended in 2021 to extend gestation limit from 20 to 24 weeks for special categories
Court cited its own earlier Division Bench verdict to clarify procedural requirements for abortion access
Decision reinforces reproductive rights and eliminates mandatory court proceedings for eligible survivors
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