Supreme Court New Delhi: The stand-off between AIIMS and a Delhi woman keen on medical termination of the 28-week pregnancy of her 15-year-old daughter has got embroiled in legal proceedings with Supreme Court dismissing the hospital’s review plea against its order allowing termination, the woman moving a contempt petition against the Union health secretary, and the Centre stepping in with a curative plea. On April 24, a bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan allowed medical termination on a plea from the mother and directed AIIMS-Delhi to undertake the exercise.Advanced stage no bar to terminate pregnancy: SCIn a detailed order, it held that medical termination of unwanted pregnancy cannot be rejected on grounds of advanced stage of pregnancy or normalcy of fetus. Not allowing the termination on that basis would “render the right to bodily autonomy nugatory”, the bench had said. Three days later, AIIMS sought a review of SC’s order. Referring to medical ethics and right of an unborn child, AIIMS said it would lead to preterm delivery of a deformed baby needing prolonged neonatal ICU support. The bench on Wednesday dismissed the review plea and said, “It is strange that the review petitioner, AIIMS, is not inclined to obey the SC’s order and instead is assailing the order of this court dated 24.04.2026 in order to defeat the constitutional rights of the minor daughter of the appellant.” The mother has filed a contempt petition against Union health secretary Punya Salila Srivastava through her lawyer Rahul Sharma. In her petition, listed for hearing Thursday, she has sought contempt proceedings for non-compliance of SC’s order. Centre has also filed a curative petition, which is the last resort to seek judicial remedy, against the apex court’s order. The curative petition is likely to be mentioned before the Chief Justice of India for urgent listing. As time is running out for the girl, the outcome of Thursday’s proceedings would finally decide the controversy.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRaghav Chadha Fallout: Who Really Wins and Loses in Punjab?Mumbai–Pune Expressway’s ‘Missing Link’ Opens May 1: Faster Travel, Better Safety, No Extra Toll90-Year-Old Rejects Apology, Then Court Pushes ₹20 Crore Case to 2046Ganga Expressway Inaugurated: What ₹1,500 Toll Gets You on UP’s 594-km High-Speed Corridor | PM ModiUAE Quits OPEC In Big Oil Shake-Up: What It Means For India‘Siddaramaiah Ready To Step Down As Karnataka CM If Rahul Gandhi Asks’: Ex-Minister RajannaBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel Costs123Photostories5 lessons from Premanand Ji Maharaj for a more peaceful, happy, and fulfilling life10 divine baby girl names inspired by Goddess Durga6 low-maintenance plants that survive even if you forget to water themMorning affirmation at 5am: Wake up, check in for a soul resetHow to make Cucumber Sandwich for a light summer breakfastTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Who is Nilesh Bhatt? Meet the actor who played over 20 different roles on the showWhy does day-old rice get dry in the refrigerator? 4 easy fixes to keep it soft and fluffy‘Ted Lasso’ season 4 release: Here is all you need to knowShe thought it was stress, doctors found a hormone disorderTamannaah Bhatia serves Andy Sachs energy at ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ India screening in a dramatic David Koma ensemble123Hot PicksExit Poll Result 2026Bengal Election 2026Bengal Poll Phase 2 ViolenceFirhad HakimMK StalinExit Poll PredictionsHimanta Biswa SarmaTop TrendingAssembly Election Exit PollsExit Poll results 2026Bengal Exit Polls 2026Puducherry Exit Polls 2026Exit PollNavy LaunchRaja Raghuvanshi Wife BailBengal PollsGanga ExpresswayIPL Orange Cap
New Delhi: The stand-off between AIIMS and a Delhi woman keen on medical termination of the 28-week pregnancy of her 15-year-old daughter has got embroiled in legal proceedings with Supreme Court dismissing the hospital’s review plea against its order allowing termination, the woman moving a contempt petition against the Union health secretary, and the Centre stepping in with a curative plea. On April 24, a bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan allowed medical termination on a plea from the mother and directed AIIMS-Delhi to undertake the exercise.Advanced stage no bar to terminate pregnancy: SCIn a detailed order, it held that medical termination of unwanted pregnancy cannot be rejected on grounds of advanced stage of pregnancy or normalcy of fetus. Not allowing the termination on that basis would “render the right to bodily autonomy nugatory”, the bench had said. Three days later, AIIMS sought a review of SC’s order. Referring to medical ethics and right of an unborn child, AIIMS said it would lead to preterm delivery of a deformed baby needing prolonged neonatal ICU support. The bench on Wednesday dismissed the review plea and said, “It is strange that the review petitioner, AIIMS, is not inclined to obey the SC’s order and instead is assailing the order of this court dated 24.04.2026 in order to defeat the constitutional rights of the minor daughter of the appellant.” The mother has filed a contempt petition against Union health secretary Punya Salila Srivastava through her lawyer Rahul Sharma. In her petition, listed for hearing Thursday, she has sought contempt proceedings for non-compliance of SC’s order. Centre has also filed a curative petition, which is the last resort to seek judicial remedy, against the apex court’s order. The curative petition is likely to be mentioned before the Chief Justice of India for urgent listing. As time is running out for the girl, the outcome of Thursday’s proceedings would finally decide the controversy.
