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Should parental rights be limited by intellectual ability? Bombay HC explores legal boundaries

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 8 January 2025
Bombay High Court deliberates whether a woman with borderline intellectual disability has the right to continue her pregnancy after her father sought its termination. The court emphasizes her consent and notes that her condition doesn't equate to mental illness. Parents are advised to consider potential marriage discussions with the man involved.
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