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High Court of Karnataka Allows Hysterectomy for Mentally Disabled Woman in Best Interest — Parents' Petition Granted for Therapeutic Procedure Without Medico-Legal Impediment. The court held that the procedure is in the best interest, dignity, health, and welfare of the patient, who suffers from cerebral palsy, mental retardation, and epilepsy, and is unable to give consent.

17 Jun 2026

The petitioners, H Kusuma and Nataraja K, are the parents and primary caregivers of their daughter Ms. Harshitha N (referred to as X), aged about 25 y...

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Supreme Court Issues Comprehensive Guidelines to Combat Child Marriage in India — Emphasizes Constitutional Rights and International Obligations. The Court held that child marriage violates fundamental rights and directed stronger enforcement of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, along with preventive and support measures.

18 Oct 2024

The Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment in a public interest litigation filed by the Society for Enlightenment and Voluntary Action, ...

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Supreme Court Restores POCSO and IT Act Charges in Child Pornography Case — High Court Erred in Quashing Chargesheet Without Considering Presumption of Culpable Mental State. Possession of Child Pornographic Material, Even Without Intent to Distribute, Constitutes an Offence Under Section 15(1) of POCSO and Section 67B of IT Act.

23 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court allowed the appeals filed by Just Rights for Children Alliance and another child rights organization against the judgment of the Mad...

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Supreme Court Restores Conviction for Aggravated Penetrative Sexual Assault Under POCSO Act Despite Victim's Consent and Cohabitation. Consent of a Minor Is Irrelevant for Offences Under the POCSO Act and Section 376 IPC, and the High Court Exceeded Its Jurisdiction by Acquitting Based on Such Consent.

20 Aug 2024

The Supreme Court of India dealt with a suo motu writ petition and a criminal appeal arising from a judgment of the Calcutta High Court. The backgroun...

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Supreme Court of India: Judgment on Regulation and Approval of Genetically Modified Crops. Ensuring adherence to environmental safety, legal standards, and public health in the approval process for GM crops in India.

23 Jul 2024

The Supreme Court of India concerning various writ petitions filed in public interest related to the regulation and approval of Genetically Modified (...

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Supreme Court Allows Minor Rape Victim to Terminate Pregnancy Beyond 24 Weeks — Best Interests of the Child and Medical Board Opinion Paramount. The court held that the welfare of a 14-year-old minor rape victim is paramount, and termination of pregnancy at 29.6 weeks was permitted based on medical board opinion that continuation would negatively impact her physical and mental well-being, despite the statutory limit under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971.

9 May 2024

This appeal arose from a Division Bench judgment of the Bombay High Court dated 4 April 2024, which denied a 14-year-old minor rape victim ('X') permi...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes POCSO Proceedings Against Doctor for Failure to Report Sexual Abuse — Section 21 POCSO Act Requires Actual Knowledge of Offence, Not Mere Suspicion. Doctor Treating Minor for Pregnancy Without Knowledge of Sexual Assault Cannot Be Prosecuted Under Section 21 of POCSO Act.

2 Jun 2023

The petitioner, Dr. Chandrashekar T.B., a doctor and accused No. 8 in Special Case No. 44/2023, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of th...

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Supreme Court Allows Unmarried Woman's Appeal for Pregnancy Termination Under Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 - Interprets Rule 3B to Include Unmarried Women for Termination Up to Twenty-Four Weeks Based on Injury to Mental Health. The Court held that exclusion of unmarried women from Rule 3B violates Article 14 and that reproductive autonomy under Article 21 extends to all women, requiring purposive interpretation of the Act.

29 Sep 2022

The appeal arose from a judgment of the Delhi High Court dated 15 July 2022, where the appellant, an unmarried woman, sought permission to terminate h...

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Bombay High Court Allows Husband's Petition Against Wife's Demand for Compulsory Sexual Relations or IVF. Court holds that forcing a spouse to procreate violates Article 21 and is against public policy.

21 Nov 2019

The case involves a marital dispute between a husband (petitioner) and wife (respondent). The husband filed for divorce at Panvel, while the wife file...

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Bombay High Court Allows Minor Rape Victim's Petition for Medical Termination of Pregnancy Beyond 20 Weeks Under Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 — Recognizes Right to Reproductive Choice and Bodily Autonomy. Court held that the minor's pregnancy due to rape and her young age constitute grave mental injury, warranting termination despite gestational age exceeding 20 weeks.

25 Jan 2018

The petitioner, a 19-year-old minor (identity protected as 'XYZ'), filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court at Aurangabad seeking permission...

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