The order was issued on a writ petition filed by the minor’s mother, who had sought the constitution of a medical board under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021.
06 Aug 2025
HYDERABAD: Rejecting a plea for permission to terminate a 28-week pregnancy, the Telangana High Court has directed Niloufer Hospital for Women and Children in Hyderabad to provide continuous medical care to a pregnant minor and not discharge her until delivery.
Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka instructed the hospital superintendent to ensure the girl’s health and safety throughout the remainder of her pregnancy.