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Court Upholds Woman's Right to Abortion Without Spousal Consent

The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that a married woman's consent is sufficient for abortion, allowing a 21-year-old from Punjab to terminate her pregnancy without her husband's approval. Her medical and psychological fitness were confirmed, and the court dismissed the need for spousal consent under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act.
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Court Upholds Woman's Right to Abortion Without Spousal Consent
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