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Legal Status of the Unborn Child Under the MTP Act: Maternal Autonomy, Foetal Rights, and Article 21 in India

4+ hour, 45+ min ago  (1640+ words) Q. The statutory framework of the MTP Act is very well conceptualised and ordained. The gestation period is divided into three trimesters in recognition of foetal development and maternal medical status. In the first trimester, up to 12 weeks, the conceptus is…...

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Menstrual Leave Is A Matter Of Right, Not Charity

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (523+ words) Senior advocate Mr. Shamshad, representing the petitioner, argued that several private organizations "voluntarily" grant menstrual leave to women employees. While acknowledging the positive aspects of voluntary menstrual leave, Chief Justice Surya Kant cautioned that making it mandatory could unintentionally harm…...

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