Issues

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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Situational Analysis of Child Marriage in Haryana: Fact Finding Report

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Child marriage, defined as marriage before the age of 18, is a reality for both boys and girls, although girls are disproportionately the most affected. It is a human rights violation and has a negative impact on physical growth, health, mental and emotional development, and education opportunities. ..... Read More

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In the fight against female foeticide, the supreme court verdict lays stress on implementation of PCPNDT Act

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Voluntary Health Association of Punjab vs. Union of India , Supreme Court of India “..in an age where people are described as civilised, crime against “female” is committed even when the child is in the womb..” Justice Dipak Misra The writ petition at it’s core challenged ..... Read More

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Claiming right to abortion and a life of dignity; towards a women friendly abortion law

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Claiming right to abortion and a life of dignity; towards a women friendly abortion law Ms. X vs. Union of India; Supreme Court of India {Writ Petition (Civil) 593 of 2016} In the 22nd week of her pregnancy, Ms. X’s foetus was diagnosed with Anencephaly (absence of ..... Read More

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