MTP cannot be denied merely because woman is unmarried: SC relief to pregnant woman
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Dismissing the Delhi High Court order which had barred an unmarried woman from terminating her 24-weeks pregnancy from a consensual relationship, the Supreme Court on Thursday provided ad-interim relief and allowed her for abortion.
However, the nod from the top court bench is subject to the nod from AIIMS Delhi medical board, which must conclude that the abortion would not cause any risk to the life of the woman.
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