abortion

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday allowed a 14-year-old rape survivor to undergo an abortion at over 29 weeks of pregnancy, underlining that continuing the pregnancy may harm the physical and mental health of the girl. “These…

New Delhi: While declaring all women, including unmarried and minors, can undergo abortion up to 24 weeks, the Supreme Court gave its first legal recognition of marital rape on Thursday. According to a bench presided over by Justice DY…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said all women are entitled to choose abortion while pronouncing the judgement in the medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) case. "The marital status of a woman can't be ground to deprive her…

Washington: US President Joe Biden signed a new executive order to help ensure access to abortion. In virtual remarks from the White House, Biden said that the measure responds to "the healthcare crisis that has unfolded" since the US…

Mexico City: Mexico's Supreme Court has ruled that it is unconstitutional to punish abortion as a crime, a landmark ruling that clears the way for the legalization of abortion across the country. "Today is a historic day for the rights…