On Monday, the Supreme Court of India warned the Union government of contempt proceedings if it fails to comply with an April 24 order allowing a 15-year-old girl from Delhi to terminate her over 28-week pregnancy at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). The bench, comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan, rejected an urgent plea from additional solicitor general Aishwarya Bhati to review the petition, emphasizing that the order must be implemented without delay. The court highlighted the importance of reproductive autonomy, stating that no woman, especially a minor, should be forced to carry an unwanted pregnancy to term. The ruling underscored the need for the welfare of the pregnant woman to take precedence over procedural limitations, warning that forcing continuation of the pregnancy would infringe upon her dignity and autonomy. The minor, admitted to AIIMS since April 10, is to undergo the procedure with necessary medical safeguards. The court's decision reflects a broader commitment to prioritize personal liberty and the psychological well-being of individuals in similar situations, particularly minors facing unwanted pregnancies.