Summary
- The Karnataka High Court has authorized a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy for a 23-year-old woman with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities, emphasizing her health and dignity.
- Justice Suraj Govindaraj ruled under parens patriae jurisdiction, noting the woman's inability to provide informed consent due to her medical conditions, including cerebral palsy and a seizure disorder.
- A multidisciplinary Medical Board unanimously concluded that the surgery was necessary, as she could not manage menstrual hygiene and faced significant health issues.
- This ruling underscores the constitutional protection of reproductive autonomy for persons with disabilities while ensuring comprehensive post-operative care and support.
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