GMCH-32 medical board to decide teen's abortion plea

Chandigarh | Friday | 17th August, 2018

Summary:

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh district court has directed GMCH-32 to form a medical board to examine a 15-year-old rape survivor said to be 24 weeks pregnant. Investigation officer of the police station concerned has also been directed to submit the report in court.Mother of the minor rape survivor moved an abortion plea in Chandigarh district court on Tuesday. The rape survivor is stated to be 24 weeks pregnant and the accused is also stated to be a juvenile. The status report is likely to be submitted by Monday.The minor boy was held for raping the 15-year-old girl over the last few months. A medical examination was conducted and a case was registered under sections of the rape and Pocso Act..