‘Parents agreeable to high risk surgery agree’: Rajasthan HC allows 13-year-old rape survivor to abort 27-week fetus

Rajasthan High Court permitted a 13-year-old rape survivor to terminate her pregnancy of nearly 28 weeks, stressing mental health risks. The court mandated DNA preservation if the foetus dies and ordered state authorities to provide support to the survivor and her family. Consent was given by the minor’s parents for the high-risk procedure.

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