The apex Court’s order came after the recommendation of a medical team which said the continuation of the pregnancy would affect the physical and emotional well-being of the minor.
A bench led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice J B Pardiwala heard the case of the pregnant minor as a priority.
The Supreme Court had earlier ordered her medical examination following her mother’s plea against the Bombay High Court’s decision refusing permission for abortion due to the pregnancy being at an advanced stage.
Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati represented the government in this case. According to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, termination is allowed up to 24 weeks for married women, rape survivors, and vulnerable groups like the differently-abled and minors.