‘No abnormality in foetus’: SC turns down abortion plea of 32-week pregnant woman

The Supreme Court has rejected a petition by a widow seeking termination of her 32-week pregnancy, stating that the foetus is normal. The court emphasized the duty to protect the interests of both the unborn child and the mother. The woman had argued that the pregnancy caused mental trauma and depression. The court dismissed the petition and ordered that the woman be taken care of by the government. The Delhi high court had previously permitted the abortion but reversed its decision after medical opinions indicated the child would be born alive with potential physical and mental deficiencies.