Kerala HC permits abortion of 15-week plus pregnancy of mentally challenged rape victim

Taking on the role of 'parens patriae' or legal protector of citizens, the Kerala High Court has permitted termination of an over 15-week pregnancy of a mentally challenged rape victim on the ground that it was in her best interests as she was incapable of taking an informed decision on her own. The high court permitted the Government Mental Health Centre and the Sree Avittom Thirunal Hospital, both in Thiruvananthapuram, to carry out the medical termination of pregnancy.

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