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Minor's Signature Alone Not Valid Consent For Medical Termination Of Pregnancy: Delhi High Court
['Nupur Thapliyal', 'Nupur Thapliyal Is A Principal Correspondent With Livelaw', 'Based In New Delhi. She Reports The Delhi High Court', 'Trial Courts In The National Capital']
Supreme Court - High Court - Legal Breaking News | Live Law India
The Delhi High Court has held that a minor's signature, even if genuine, does not constitute valid consent for termination of pregnancy under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act.
[2026 LiveLaw (Del) 725]Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav said that the legislation mandates the written consent of the minor's guardian before a pregnancy can be terminated.The Court observed that even...