Supreme Court abortion ruling 2026

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In a landmark pro-choice ruling on Friday, April 24, 2026, the Supreme Court of India held that no court can compel a woman, particularly a minor, to carry an unwanted pregnancy against her express will. A Bench comprising Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan allowed a 15-year-old girl to medically terminate her pregnancy, which was over seven months along, emphasizing that reproductive autonomy is an integral facet of personal liberty and privacy under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court directed that the procedure be conducted at AIIMS, New Delhi, prioritizing the mental, emotional, and…