Bombay High Court permitted women to terminate pregnancy at 25 weeks despite MTP Guidelines

The Bombay High Court permitted a 35-year-old lady to terminate her 25-week pregnancy at a private hospital despite the rules of Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) which prevent termination of pregnancy beyond 24 weeks by any private institutions.

The bench order ruled this decision was made under the conscious right of the petitioner over reproductive freedom and on consideration of the opinion of the Medical Board.

The Bench has asked for an affidavit from the private hospital stating they had all the facilities to conduct the procedure. 

The next hearing is fixed for 10th March.