Madras HC Allows Woman To Terminate Pregnancy Due To Fetal Abnormalities

The Hindu · india

The Madras High Court has permitted a woman to terminate her pregnancy after discovering substantial abnormalities in the foetus. Justice P.T. Asha stated that a mother has the right to decide whether to bring a child with potential suffering into the world. The court acknowledged the painful decision, considering the risks to the child's dignified life and the parents' responsibility. The judge quashed a previous refusal to terminate the pregnancy, ordering it to proceed despite exceeding 24 weeks due to the severity of the neurological abnormalities.