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Supreme Court Allows Medical Termination of 30-Week Pregnancy of Minor, Upholds Bodily Autonomy

The Supreme Court on Friday permitted the medical termination of a 30-week pregnancy of a 17-year-old minor, holding that no woman, particularly a minor, can be compelled to continue a pregnancy against her will. The ruling reinforces the primacy of bodily autonomy and personal choice, even in cases where the pregnancy has advanced beyond the statutory limit.
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