#Victim Compensation Scheme

Karnataka High Court allows medical termination of a 25-week pregnancy for a minor sexual assault survivor, holding that reproductive autonomy under Article 21 overrides statutory limits when a Medical Board certifies safety. The ruling sets a precedent for victim-centric interpretations of the MTP Act, mandating compensation, counselling, and care under the Victim Compensation Scheme.

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.