Cannot be compelled to carry a pregnancy, says J&K High Court on 11-year-old girl’s case
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court ruled that an 11-year-old girl can terminate her pregnancy, emphasizing that she cannot be compelled to carry it due to her age and the circumstances of sexual assault. The pregnancy was found to be 24 weeks and 2 days along as of September 22. Authorities were directed to act immediately on this decision.