Disabled rape survivor can abort 28-week foetus: Court

A pregnant woman with 80% disability, who was raped by her neighbour, terminated her 28-week foetus on Tuesday after the Madras HC allowed her to undergo the procedure.

- R SIVAKUMAR @ Chennai

Under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Rules, termination of foetus is allowed only up to 24 weeks.

The woman is suffering from Friedreich's Ataxia, a rare neurological condition that has led to paralysis of her limbs and 80% permanent physical impairment.

The woman's mother did not notice her pregnancy in the early stages because of her condition.