The Economic Times

Court approval not required for rape victim's termination of pregnancy up to 24 weeks: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court stated no court approval is needed for rape survivors to terminate pregnancies up to 24 weeks. This observation came while dismissing a petition filed by the father of a 16-year-old rape victim. The court cited a previous order which clarified procedures for pregnancy termination after sexual assault. Judicial proceedings are not required for victims of sexual assault or rape up to 24 weeks.