India – Punjab and Haryana HC gives nod to termination of 28-week pregnancy

Punjab and Haryana HC gives nod to termination of 28-week pregnancy
Permission for the termination of a 28-week pregnancy was given to a woman by the Punjab and Haryana Court after doctors confirmed that the foetus had a serious medical condition.

Updated Sep 22, 2019

Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted permission to a woman to terminate her 28-week pregnancy. The decision was taken after doctors of Patiala's Rajindra Hospital confirmed that the foetus was suffering from a serious medical condition.

The order was passed on Friday by Justice Tejinder Singh Dhindsa. The court also directed the Medical Superintendent of Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) Patiala to supervise the termination of the woman's pregnancy.

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