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Delhi High Court Allows Termination of 32-Week Pregnancy  Due to Foetal Abnormality The Delhi High Court has granted permission to a married woman to medically terminate her 32-week pregnancy due to significant abnormalities in the foetus. The decision was made after considering recommendations from the AIIMS Medical Board and the well-being of the petitioner. Court's Decision and Reasoning Justice Sanjeev Narula, in his order dated July 13, highlighted that continuing the pregnancy posed a significant risk to the petitioner’s physical and mental health and was likely to result in the birth of a child with severe health issues. Therefore, the court found it appropriate to allow the termination in the best interests of both the petitioner and the unborn child. AIIMS Medical Board's Evaluation The AIIMS Medical Board had thoroughly evaluated the case, counseling the petitioner and her husband about the procedure and risks involved in such a late-term termination. The petitioner c...