HC allows 16-yr-old rape survivor to abort

Nagpur | Tuesday | 11th September, 2018

Summary:

As the pregnancy termination doesn’t involve any risk to her life, we allowed the plea. The committee found continuation of pregnancy will affect mental health of the survivor.“Explanation to Section 3 of Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971, therefore concludes the issue. Further probe revealed she was subjected to sexual assault by the accused for six months from February. The report suggested her pregnancy was 20-22 weeks old. She accused Akash Datarkar of abducting her on August 18 and taking her to Thane and Nashik..