Gujarat HC Allows 12-Y/O Girl Allegedly Raped By Father To Terminate 27-Week Pregnancy, Awards ₹2.5 Lakhs As Compensation

The Gujarat High Court today allowed a plea filed by a 12-year-old, who was allegedly raped by her father, to abort her nearly 27-week pregnancy. The Court also granted her a compensation of Rs. 2.5 lakhs.The bench of Justice Samir J. Dave passed this order after perusing the medical report of the victim which was prepared by Sir Sayajirao Gayakwad General Hospital in Vadodara pursuant to...