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2 articlesLatest June 2026
MTP Act Section 3(2)(b) | Reproductive Autonomy of Intellectually Disabled Rape Survivor Overrides 24-Week Limit Under Article 21 : Bombay HC
Case Law Analysis
|Bombay High Court

MTP Act Section 3(2)(b) | Reproductive Autonomy of Intellectually Disabled Rape Survivor Overrides 24-Week Limit Under Article 21 : Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court held that the reproductive autonomy of a 34-year-old woman with moderate intellectual disability and autism, victimized by sexual assault, supersedes the statutory 24-week cap under the MTP Act. This ruling affirms that disability does not diminish bodily integrity under Article 21 and mandates medical boards to prioritize dignity over rigid timelines when assessing termination requests for vulnerable survivors.

Section 376(2)(j) & (l) IPC | Mild Intellectual Disability Vitiates Consent in Rape Cases: Bombay HC Upholds Conviction Based on DNA & Expert Testimony
Case Law Analysis
|Bombay High Court

Section 376(2)(j) & (l) IPC | Mild Intellectual Disability Vitiates Consent in Rape Cases: Bombay HC Upholds Conviction Based on DNA & Expert Testimony

Bombay High Court rules that mild intellectual disability negates valid consent under Section 376(2)(j) and (l) IPC, even if the victim performs daily chores. The court relied on conclusive DNA evidence and expert testimony to dismiss the appeal, reinforcing that cognitive impairment invalidates consent in rape cases.

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