#mental trauma

Jharkhand High Court allows medical termination of pregnancy beyond 24 weeks for a 14-year-old rape victim, citing severe psychological trauma and Medical Board opinion. The ruling mandates state responsibility for expenses and fetal tissue preservation for DNA testing, setting a precedent for similar cases under the MTP Act.

Uttarakhand High Court holds that termination for deficit credits must account for mental trauma; modifies fee conditions to ensure proportionality and fairness.

Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that in habeas corpus matters, courts may direct police officers to act as 'Shaurya Didi' mentors for victims reintegrating into family life.