• Matter of Choice: The problem with seeking abortion after turning single

  • Nov 4 2024
  • Length: 13 mins
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Matter of Choice: The problem with seeking abortion after turning single

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  • This episode explores the barriers faced by women who are pregnant before they turn single, either by widowhood or marital separation, or any other reason. This is the third episode of a series Matter of Choice, a series that explores how women face medical, legal and social barriers to abortions.

    In this episode, Menaka Rao speaks with a woman whose husband died when she was pregnant, leaving her to make the tough choice. We discuss the legal precedents in relation to women who sought an abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy when they were either widowed or separated.

    This episode was supported by the Pulitzer Centre.

    References

    X vs. Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Govt. of NCT of Delhi and Another

    Woman asks to terminate 22-week pregnancy as she wants divorce, Delhi HC seeks medical report

    Mrs B vs Union of India Oct 2023

    R vs Union of India 23 JANUARY, 2024

    Poonam Sharma vs Union Of India on 9 October, 2023

    Human rights including a supportive framework of law and policy (1.3.1) - Abortion care guideline

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