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Judicial directions for medical care

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MTP Act & Article 21 | Telangana HC Directs Immediate Medical Board for 25-Week Abortion of POCSO Victim : Telangana HC
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|Telangana High Court

MTP Act & Article 21 | Telangana HC Directs Immediate Medical Board for 25-Week Abortion of POCSO Victim : Telangana HC

Telangana High Court mandates constitution of a Medical Board within 24 hours to assess the feasibility of abortion for a 13-year-old POCSO victim, reinforcing victim rights under the MTP Act and constitutional guarantees. The ruling sets a precedent for expedited medical evaluations in cases involving minors and advanced pregnancies.