Bombay HC lets 19-year-old end 24-week pregnancy after hospital said no

India Nov 19, 2025

A 19-year-old from Navi Mumbai was finally allowed by the Bombay High Court to have an abortion at 23 weeks and 4 days, within the 24-week legal limit, after a local hospital wrongly turned her away—even though she was still within the legal limit.
The court made it clear: hospitals can't just deny abortions if they're within the law.

Why this matters

Doctors found serious fetal abnormalities and warned that continuing the pregnancy could risk her health.
The court also considered her young age, early marriage, school status, and claims of domestic violence before deciding in her favor.
They reminded everyone that women's dignity and choice are protected by law—and hospitals need real reasons to refuse care.