
The Delhi High Court has discharged an estranged wife from a criminal case for terminating her 14-week pregnancy, stating that forcing a woman to continue a pregnancy violates her bodily integrity and mental health. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna emphasized a woman's autonomy and reproductive rights, noting that the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act does not require spousal consent. The court referenced Supreme Court judgments recognizing a woman's right to abortion in cases of marital discord impacting her mental health.
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