#rape victim

The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that the mental trauma of rape constitutes a 'grave injury' under the MTP Act, permitting termination of pregnancy at 25 weeks for a minor victim. This decision reinforces the Act's Explanation 1, prioritizing bodily autonomy and mental health over gestational limits for rape survivors.

Bombay High Court permits termination of pregnancy for a 12-year-old rape victim at 26-27 weeks, emphasizing medical assessment over rigid gestational limits under MTP Act.