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The juvenile court on Tuesday dismissed a plea by the mother of a minor rape victim, seeking termination of the 15-year-old’s pregnancy after a medical board of GMSH-16 advised against the abortion. The district court of Chandigarh had issued directions to GMSH, Sector 16, to form a medical board to examine the 24-week pregnant rape victim after her mother sought termination of her pregnancy. A report was submitted in the district court, in which the medical board suggested that the termination of pregnancy of the victim could be dangerous to her. Since her daughter was raped, she does not want her to continue with the pregnancy and sought permission for an abortion from the court. Start your day the best way with the Express Morning BriefingFor all the latest Chandigarh News, download Indian Express App.