SC permits MTP of 29-week pregnancy of minor rape survivor
The top court also set aside the Bombay High Court order declining the plea for the medical termination of her pregnancy.
Nearly a month after being denied permission to abort by the Supreme Court, a 10-year-old rape survivor delivered a girl on Thursday at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, Chandigarh. As per reports, the 2kg newborn was safe and admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. The girl was allegedly raped by her maternal uncle, who is now behind bars.
The Supreme Court had on On July 28 turned down the plea of a Delhi-based advocate, seeking permission for termination of the rape victim’s pregnancy. The apex court had said an abortion at 32-week pregnancy would be “too risky” for the girl and rejected the plea on medical grounds. Earlier, a lower court had turned down the plea on similar grounds.
The victim was subsequently admitted to GMCH-32 in Chandigarh and was under regular watch of a team of doctors. The victim delivered the baby through C-section. As per reports, the mother is unaware that she has delivered a child. Her parents had told her that she had to be operated because of a stomach problem.
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The girl was repeatedly raped allegedly by her uncle for several months; her parents took her to hospital last month after she complained of a stomach ache. Doctors then discovered she had 30 weeks’ pregnancy.
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