Delhi High Court permits 16-year-old rape survivor to terminate 31-week pregnancy
Delhi’s High Court has granted a petition allowing a 16‑year‑old girl who was raped to end her 31‑week pregnancy. The ruling highlights that the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act generally caps abortions at 20 weeks, extending to 24 weeks for specific circumstances such as rape, making this decision an exception beyond the statutory limits in India.