Bombay HC Refuses Permission To Terminate Pregnancy Of Teen Rape Survivor
The Bombay High Court reviewed a petition filed by the parents of a teenager rape survivor (16) seeking permission to terminate the 29-week pregnancy. On May 10, the HC refused to grant permission and ordered the Maharashtra Government to admit the girl to an NGO in Mumbai till her delivery, and asked to pay her interim compensation of Rs 50,000. Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Madhav Jamdar heard the plea.