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Vaidehi Chipkar

Madhya Pradesh High Court: Refusal of Bail to a Juvenile Would Be Against the Intention of Juvenile Justice Act, 2015

The accused/petitioner allegedly committed rape on 21.10.2019. The prosecutrix was 18-year old whereas the accused was over 17-year old. Thereafter, the accused filed a bail application. This application was filed under Section 12 of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The Principle Judge, Juvenile Justice Board, Bhind

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Gujarat High Court Allows Rape Victim to End 24-Week Pregnancy

The Gujarat High Court permitted a rape victim to abort her 24- week fetus. The judgement contradicts the provision of Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. The Court has conceded onto special grounds for a vulnerable person. Facts of the Case The petitioner is a 19-year old girl from Navsari,

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