MP High Court Holds Special Hearing On Diwali, Allows 14-Year-Old Rape Survivor To Terminate 26-Week Pregnancy
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A special court hearing was held on Diwali holiday in which the Madhya Pradesh High Court allowed a 14-year-old rape survivor from Shivpuri to terminate her 26-week pregnancy. The court directed doctors to complete the procedure on the same day, citing the risks of delay. It also issued fresh guidelines to all district courts to ensure that incomplete medical reports do…
On Diwali holiday, a special court in Madhya Pradesh permitted a 14-year-old rape survivor from Shivpuri to terminate her pregnancy at 26 weeks. The court directed physicians to complete the procedure on the same day, citing the risks associated with delays. The court also issued new guidelines to all district courts to prevent delays caused by incomplete medical reports.
A special bench led by Justice Milind Ramesh Phadke presided over the hearing on Saturday, November 7. The court emphasized the critical nature of each day in such cases, warning that even a one-day delay could lead to irreversible consequences for the survivor's health and life. Guidelines have been issued to all Madhya Pradesh courts regarding petitions requesting permission for medical termination of pregnancy in rape cases and other exceptional circumstances.
The case originated from the Special Court in Karera, Shivpuri, where the medical board of GR Medical College and Kamla Raja Hospital initially submitted an unclear report. The High Court requested a fresh report after considering the survivor's physical condition, blood availability, and necessary precautions. Upon reviewing the revised medical report, doctors informed the court that the procedure could be safely carried out. The court granted permission for the termination based on the updated medical findings.
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