#MTP Act 1971

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that a Medical Board must be constituted immediately to evaluate the safety of terminating a pregnancy beyond 24 weeks in cases of minor rape survivors, affirming that the health and rights of the victim override procedural delays. This sets a critical precedent for expediting medical access in POCSO cases where gestational limits are exceeded, ensuring compliance with Supreme Court guidelines on reproductive autonomy and child welfare.

Karnataka High Court ruled that expert medical opinion from a constituted Medical Board prevails over the 24-week statutory limit under the MTP Act for termination of pregnancy in POCSO cases, where the survivor's health is at risk. The decision underscores the primacy of medical expertise in sensitive cases involving minors, setting a precedent for similar petitions.

Karnataka High Court rules that termination of pregnancy beyond the 24-week statutory limit under the MTP Act requires a medical board’s assessment of foetal viability and maternal risk, overriding judicial discretion. The ruling underscores the primacy of medical expertise in late-term termination cases, while mandating victim care and rehabilitation for minor sexual assault survivors.