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september 2022

Supreme Court of India · 2022-09-29

X vs The Principal Secretary Health And ...

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
X
Respondent
The Principal Secretary Health And ...
Author
D.Y. Chandrachud
Bench
D.Y. Chandrachud, Hima Kohli, Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed the barriers to accessing safe and legal abortions under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. The court emphasized the need to eliminate stigma and legal fears that hinder reproductive health services, particularly for unmarried women. The judgment highlighted the importance of ensuring that women have the right to make decisions about their own bodies without facing societal or legal repercussions.

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