New Delhi, Dec. 7 -- In a rare instance, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday allowed termination of a 33-week pregnancy by saying that the "ultimate decision" in matters of abortion ought to recognise a woman's choice to give birth and the possibility of dignified life of the unborn child.
Justice Prathiba M Singh observed that while the right of a pregnant woman to terminate her pregnancy has been the subject matter of debate across the world, India recognises the choice of a woman in its law.
In the present case, the petitioner, a 26 year old married woman, sought to terminate her 33-week pregnancy after she found out that the foetus was suffering from certain cerebral abnormalities. Normally, termination is not allowed after 24 weeks of pr...