Meera Santosh Pal And Ors vs Union Of India And Ors

The Supreme Court, under Article 32 of the Constitution, granted permission for Meera Santosh Pal to undergo medical termination of her pregnancy at 24 weeks due to the fetus being diagnosed with Anencephaly, a condition incompatible with life. The Court emphasized the risk to the physical and mental health of the petitioner, holding that the right to life under Article 21 includes the right to make decisions regarding one's own health and body. The Medical Board's evaluation supported the decision, indicating that continuation of the pregnancy posed a grave danger to the petitioner.