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A pregnant woman walked 20km after MP hospital denied her treatment, baby died shortly after delivery

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In a shocking case of apathy from health officials in Madhya Pradesh, a new born baby died after the mother who was forced to walk 20 km and delivered the baby on the road. The incident happened in Katni district of Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday. Beena, resident of Barmani village, ..... Read More

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Indian supreme court rejects child rape victim’s abortion request

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India’s supreme court has refused to allow a 10-year-old rape victim to have an abortion because doctors said she was too far into her pregnancy. The girl is eight months pregnant, and doctors told the court a termination would pose a threat to her life. Her lawyers said her family ..... Read More

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The Maternity Benefit Act (1961)

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The Maternity Benefit Act guarantees mandatory maternity leave to all women employed in the government sector. The Act ensures continuation of employment after pregnancy and childbirth abd prohibits dismissal of women who avail themselves of maternity leave benefits. Under the Act, women who have returned to work ..... Read More

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Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (2006)

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The 2006 Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCM) repealed the Child Marriage Restraint Act of 1929. In response to a high MMR, civil society activism, litigation, and international attention, the Government of India took a step toward bolstering its child marriage regulations. The act defines “child” as any ..... Read More

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The Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) ACT, 2010

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The Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010 has been enacted by the Central Government to provide for registration and regulation of all clinical establishments in the country with a view to prescrib the minimum standards of facilities and services provided by them. You can access the full text ..... Read More

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