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The top court noted that the 2021 amendment to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, does not make a distinction between married and unmarried women.
The Supreme Court on Thursday said that unmarried women are also entitled to seek abortion of pregnancy in the term of 20-24 weeks arising out of a consensual relationship.
It added that the rights of reproductive autonomy give an unmarried woman similar rights as a married woman. The top court noted that the 2021 amendment to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, does not make a distinction between married and unmarried women. 📰 Abortion: All Woman Have Right To Abort Unwanted Pregnancy; Distinction Between Married and Unmarried Women Unconstitutional, Rules Supreme Court.
On Thursday, the court allowed unmarried women to avail of medical terminations till 24 weeks of pregnancy.
The court, however, reserved its verdict on the interpretation of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act.