AIIMS Highlights Risks of Medical Termination of Pregnancy in Supreme Court Case
‘Grave complications’: AIIMS cites condition of child born under similar circumstances
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The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has urged the Supreme Court of India to reconsider its order allowing the medical termination of a 7-month pregnancy, citing severe complications faced by a child born after a similar procedure. The child, born prematurely, suffers from life-altering health issues and requires constant medical care.
- 01AIIMS reported severe complications in a child born after a medical termination of pregnancy.
- 02The child, born at 23 weeks, has faced multiple health challenges including respiratory failure and developmental delays.
- 03AIIMS highlighted the risks associated with abortions performed after 24 weeks of gestation.
- 04The Supreme Court dismissed AIIMS's review petition regarding the case.
- 05The child remains dependent on tracheostomy care and has significant long-term health issues.
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The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has requested the Supreme Court of India to reconsider its April 2026 order that allowed the medical termination of a 7-month pregnancy. AIIMS cited the case of a child born from a similar procedure, who has been suffering from severe, life-altering complications since birth. The child was born alive on April 20, 2025, weighing only 755 grams, and has remained hospitalized at AIIMS due to critical health issues, including respiratory failure and multiple infections. The institute noted that the child requires constant medical supervision due to a tracheostomy and has been diagnosed with significant developmental delays and vision impairment. Despite these challenges, the Supreme Court dismissed AIIMS's review petition on April 29 and a subsequent curative petition. AIIMS emphasized that this case serves as a cautionary example of the risks associated with medical terminations performed after the 24-week gestational limit.
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This case raises critical concerns about the implications of medical terminations beyond the 24-week limit, potentially affecting future policies and medical practices regarding abortion in India.
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