‘Blind eye to women’s mental health’: NGOs on SC’s abortion verdict

Health activists have expressed disappointment with the Supreme Court’s decision to deny abortion to a 27-year-old woman who was 26 weeks pregnant. The case highlights issues with access to abortion services, including poor knowledge among doctors about second-trimester termination and failure to prioritize mental health. The woman had sought permission to terminate her pregnancy due to postpartum psychosis and concerns about the effects of medication on her pregnancy.