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Activists question Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar’s participation in ‘pro-life’ rally

August 10, 2026 admin

Tamil Nadu Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar. | Photo Credit: B. Velankanni Raj Activists have criticised Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar for participating in the ‘March for Life’, a ‘pro-life’ rally held at Stella Maris College in Chennai on Saturday (August 8, 2026) and Sunday (August 9, 2026). The event, which advocates the “protection of human life from conception…

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High Court On Abortion Request

January 8, 2025 admin

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday questioned whether a woman with intellectual disability has no right to become a mother. A division bench of Justices R V Ghuge and Rajesh Patil was hearing a petition filed by a 27-year-old woman’s father, seeking permission for medical termination of her 21-week pregnancy on the ground that…

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US Vote Not Just For President

October 28, 2024 admin

Washington: It’s not just the Harris-Trump show: US voters this November 5 will cast ballots for new members of Congress, tens of thousands of state and local officials, and in multiple referendums on topics including hot-button issues like abortion. Here is a look at who and what is up for a vote beyond the choice…

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A contest to frame the contest: Harris wants it to be on abortion; Trump wants it to be on immigration

October 4, 2024 admin

Republican candidate Donald Trump with Democratic candidate Kamala Harris during a presidential debate at the National Constitution Centre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 10. | Photo Credit: AFP With exactly 30 days to go before Election Day in the United States, the two principal contestants for the post of the 47th President of the country are…

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AIIMS To Examine Condition Of Woman Seeking Abortion Of 25-Week Foetus

May 22, 2024 admin

The bench said it will list the matter for next Monday. (Representational) New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here to constitute a medical board to ascertain the physical condition of a woman and her 25-week foetus she wants aborted citing financial constraints. A vacation bench…

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Minor Rape Survivor Allowed To Abort

April 22, 2024 admin

The Supreme Court has allowed a 14-year-old rape survivor to terminate her 30-week pregnancy, overturning an order by the Bombay High Court. The court called it an “exceptional case” and allowed the abortion on the basis of a hospital report. Indian law requires the court’s permission to undergo abortion beyond 24 weeks of pregnancy. A…

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Prague Hospital On Abortion Mix-Up Due To Language Barrier

April 4, 2024 admin

Both women were Asian with a permanent residence in the Czech Republic (Representational) Prague: A Prague hospital offered apologies on Thursday to a patient on whom it had performed an involuntary abortion after mixing her up with another patient last week. One of the women came to the hospital for a regular check as she…

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“Putting Child To Death Through Court?” Chief Justice In Abortion Case

October 12, 2023 admin

New Delhi: In strong observations while hearing a woman’s request to terminate a 26-week pregnancy, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud asked if the petitioner wanted permission to kill the child through a court order. The Supreme Court has asked the woman’s counsel and the centre’s lawyer to speak to her before the next hearing…

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“Who Wants To Stop Foetus With Heartbeat?” Supreme Court On Abortion Order

October 11, 2023 admin

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has placed on hold an order allowing the termination of a 26-week pregnancy after the government submitted a medical report indicating the foetus is “viable”, i.e., it shows signs of life and has a strong possibility of survival. The court, hearing a government plea to recall its order, said it…

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