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Murali Krishnan

India’s top court rules in favour of right of abortion for all women

Medical practitioners and women's rights activists in India have hailed the judgment by the Supreme Court that will help promote safe abortion practices. AFP - ARUN SANKAR

India’s Supreme Court has ruled that all women, irrespective of their marital status, are entitled to safe and legal abortion until the 24th week of pregnancy.

A woman must have the autonomy to exercise her rights, India's top court observed, pointing out that any “artificial distinction between married and unmarried women cannot be sustained."

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