The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a woman's consent is paramount for terminating a pregnancy, even if she is married and undergoing divorce proceedings. The court directed that the 21-year-old petitioner, who is 16 weeks pregnant, could proceed with the abortion without her estranged husband's consent. A medical board found her fit for the procedure and psychologically capable of consenting, noting her distress over the pregnancy amidst marital issues.