New Delhi, June 28 -- The Delhi High Court has directed a medical board constituted at the All india Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) to examine a minor who seeks to abort her pregnancy.

Minor is a victim of sexual assault and is seeking permission to abort her 26-week pregnancy. She has approached the High Court through her mother.

Justice Manoj Jain directed the medical board to examine the minor and file a report. "Keeping in mind the urgency cited, the above Medical Board is directed to conduct the necessary medical examination and to give the requisite report," Justice Jain ordered on June 27.

Justice Jain also directed that such a report be transmitted to this Court in a sealed envelope on or before 30.06.2025, or in the alte...