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J&K High Court Stays FIR Against Woman for Terminating Pregnancy Without Husband's Consent

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  • The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has stayed the FIR against a woman accused of terminating her pregnancy without her husband's consent.
  • The complaint was filed by the husband, alleging that the termination occurred at 4-5 months with assistance from her sister.
  • Justice Rahul Bharti issued the interim order, halting the criminal investigation into the matter.
  • This decision raises significant questions about consent and reproductive rights within marriage in India.

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