#Rape Victim Rights

Rajasthan High Court directs constitution of a medical board to assess safety of pregnancy termination for a minor rape victim and mandates DNA preservation of the fetus for seven years to aid criminal proceedings. The ruling reinforces procedural safeguards under the MTP Act while balancing victim rights and forensic evidence requirements.

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.