Ms. Z vs THE STATE OF BIHAR AND ORS. SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

The Supreme Court directed the substitution of the appellant's name with Ms. Z to protect her identity, emphasizing the need for confidentiality in sensitive cases involving destitute women. The Court highlighted the failure of authorities under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971, to timely facilitate the termination of a pregnancy resulting from rape, which exacerbated the victim's distress. The Court allowed the interlocutory application, underscoring the importance of prompt action by medical authorities in such cases to prevent further trauma to vulnerable individuals.