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If procedure is not compromised, accuracy of DNA test result cannot be doubted, rules Tripura High Court

Source:-https://www.indialegallive.com New Delhi (ILNS): The Tripura High Court has ruled that unless the procedure is compromised, the accuracy of a DNA test result cannot be doubted. With this the court dismissed an appeal filed by a man convicted for 10 years rigorous life imprisonment (plus a Rs 1 lakh fine) for raping a minor girl.

Karnataka High Court allows rape survivor to abort her 21-week-old foetus

Source: scroll.in The Karnataka High Court allowed a rape survivor to terminate her 21-week-old foetus, Live Law reported on Tuesday. The court directed the Vani Vilas hospital in Bengaluru to carry out the termination of pregnancy. It also asked the investigating officer in the case to preserve the foetus and carry out DNA test. “District medical board

SC judgment on MTP Act accommodates mental, physical health of the mother, life of foetus after birth

Source:- firstpost.com The Supreme Court, earlier this week, presented a judgment which was win-win for both the petitioner as well as the judiciary — the petitioner made a case for termination of pregnancy beyond the permissible limit, and the judiciary accommodated the argument. The court observed that “a woman has a sacrosanct right to her