The Gujarat High Court allowed the plea to terminate the nearly 27-week pregnancy of a 12-year-old girl, who was allegedly raped by her father.
Justice Samir Dave took into account the report submitted by the medical superintendent of Vadodara-based Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad Hospital who on September 4 directed a medical examination of the victim by a panel of doctors.
“The petition is allowed. Respondent number 3 is directed to terminate the pregnancy of the victim girl within a period of one week from today,” the order said, noting the report has stated that the foetus was nearly 27 weeks old.