Saritha vs The Dean

W.P.(MD) No.19948 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 13.07.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN W.P.(MD)No.19948 of 2026 Saritha ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Dean, Government Medical College Hospital, Ramanathapuram. 2.The Chairman, Child Welfare Committee, Ramnad. 3.District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), District Court South Side, Collectorate, Ramanathapuram -625503. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to take appropriate steps to terminate the pregnancy of petitioner's minor daughter XXXX aged XXXX. For Petitioner : Ms.J.Balameenakshi For Respondents : Ms.P.Sudarkodi Natchiyar Government Standing Counsel _____________ Page No. 1 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 13/07/2026 07:42:47 pm ) W.P.(MD) No.19948 of 2026 ORDER Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents. 2. Though the relief sought by the petitioner is, prima facie, contrary to the provisions of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 and the Rules framed thereunder, the Hon'ble Su