The Supreme Court has permitted a 17-year-old to terminate her 30-week pregnancy, emphasizing a minor’s right to decide against continuing a pregnancy. Justices Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan directed JJ Hospital to proceed with the termination, prioritizing the girl’s reproductive autonomy and her clear unwillingness to carry the pregnancy to term.
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