Summary:
The application seeking termination of nearly 24 weeks pregnancy was moved by the mother of a 15-year-old minor rape victim. The Chandigarh district court had issued directions to GMSH Sector 16 to set up a medical board to examine the 24-week pregnant rape victim whose mother had pleaded for termination of her pregnancy. THE MEDICAL board, constituted following the plea to terminate the pregnancy of a minor rape victim, has advised against abortion.According to sources, in the report submitted in a sealed cover in the Chandigarh district court, the medical board has suggested that the termination of pregnancy of the victim could be dangerous for her health. According to the plea, the victim’s mother has pleaded that her daughter was allegedly raped by a 17-year-old boy, who was their neighbour earlier. Start your day the best way with the Express Morning BriefingFor all the latest Chandigarh News, download Indian Express App.