HC lets minor go for MTP, asks cops not to press doctor for her ID

HC lets minor go for MTP, asks cops not to press doctor for her ID

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The petitioners submit that compelling the registered medical practitioner to disclose name of the minor seeking to medically terminate a pregnancy is in contravention of directions issued by Supreme Court in a 2022 decision when it comes to MTP and rights of a minor. HC has issued a notice to the state and asked the public prosecutor to take instructions and has kept it for hearing on Tuesday.

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