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SC Court Slams Lower Court For Going Against Their Orders In Rape Survivor Issue
Going against the Supreme Court, the Gujarat High Court, refuted relief for a rape survivor, seeking termination of her pregnancy. The move drew backlash from the Apex Court, which came down heavily on the Gujarat HC and said, "What is happening in Gujarat High Court? No court in India can pass an order against a superior court order. It is against constitutional philosophy," said SC, which listed the matter.
Tags: GUJARAT HIGH COURT, Supreme Court, Rape Survivor, Teen Pregnancy, Termination Bail
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Teen Pregnancy Costing Uganda's Social & Economic Progress, Warns UN
United Nations Population Fund (UNPFA) Uganda representative Mary Otieno said that teen pregnancies and child marriages are costing Uganda its social and economic progress. "It impacts negatively their educational aspirations, livelihood, health and future social-economic productivity," she said. She further stated that childbearing at a young age can disrupt their development into adulthood. Reportedly, by the age of 21, many people in… read-more
Tags: Uganda, Teen Pregnancy, Child Marriage, UN, Mary Otieno
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