X vs The Principal Secretary Health And ...

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of Section 3(2)(b) of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971, in the context of a petition for the termination of a 22-week pregnancy. The court emphasized the need for a compassionate approach to women's reproductive rights and the importance of considering individual circumstances in such cases. The outcome favored the petitioner, allowing her to terminate the pregnancy under the provisions of the MTP Act.