Cons, Pros of MTP must be explained in local language: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has issued directions to the Delhi police and medical board to explain the pros and cons of medical termination of pregnancy procedures to the rape victims and their guardians (in case of minors) in mother tongue, be it Hindi or English language.
"This court further orders that henceforth, in cases of medical termination of pregnancy in rape cases, the pros and cons of the medical termination of pregnancy will be explained in Hindi wherever the victim and her guardian in case of a minor victim understands Hindi, or English where they understand the said language," Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said in an order on November 4.
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Pros And Cons Of MTP Must Be Explained In Local Language: Delhi HC
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