Supreme Court of India · 2023-10-16
X vs Union Of India
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- X
- Respondent
- Union Of India
- Author
- Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud
- Bench
- Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the jurisdiction and authority of the court concerning medical termination of pregnancies, emphasizing the procedural and substantive legal aspects involved. The court analyzed the relevant legal framework and procedural history to determine the scope of judicial intervention in such cases. The judgment underscores the importance of balancing constitutional rights with medical and legal considerations, ultimately affirming the court's jurisdiction to hear cases related to pregnancy termination. The decision clarifies procedural protocols and affirms the court's role in safeguarding reproductive rights.