Whether Girl Wants To Terminate Pregnancy Or Give Birth Is 'Purely Her Wish': Says Gujarat High Court, Permits Father To Withdraw Plea

The Gujarat High Court ruled that the decision to terminate a minor girl’s 25-week pregnancy should be based on her consent, not her parents’. The court allowed the father to withdraw his plea for termination, emphasizing the girl’s autonomy. The girl, a rape victim, expressed her wish to continue the pregnancy. The court’s decision highlights the importance of respecting the wishes of minors in sensitive matters like pregnancy termination, ensuring their rights and autonomy are protected.