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X V Principal Secretary Petitioner
X V Principal Secretary Petitioner
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IN THE MATTER OF :
X …… APPELLANT
VERSUS
Principal Secretary Health
& Family Welfare, Govt.NTC Delhi ...… RESPONDENT
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Submitted by,
SREENANDHA SR
10 TH SEM
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CONTENTS
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS - 3
INDEX OF AUTHORITIES - 4
STATEMENT OF JURISDICTION - 5
STATEMENT OF FACTS - 5
SUMMARY OF ARGUMENTS - 6
PRAYER - 11
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LIST OF ABBREVIATION
Art. Article
Hon’ble Honourable
S. Section
Sec Section
CASE LAWS:
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ARTICLE 14
ARTICLE 15
ARTICLE 21
BOOKS :
E-REFERENCE:
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STATEMENT OF JURISDICTION
The petitioner has approached the Hon’ble Supreme Court under the Article
136 of the Constitution of India, 1950 as a Special Leave Petition under the
Extra Ordinary Appellate Of The Court. The provision under which the
petitioner has approached the Hon’ble court is herein as follows:
Article 136: Special leave to appeal by the Supreme Court
(1)Not with standing anything in this Chapter, the Supreme Court may, in its
discretion, grant special leave to appeal from any judgment, decree,
determination, sentence or order in any cause or matter passed or made by
any court or tribunal in the territory of India.
(2)Nothing in clause (1) shall apply to any judgment, determination, sentence
or order passed or made by any court or tribunal constituted by or under any
law relating to the Armed Forces.
STATEMENTS OF FACTS
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SUMMARY OF ARGUMENTS
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ARGUMENTS ADVANCED
ISSUE 3
IS TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY BY UNMARRIED
WOMEN COVERED UNDER ARTICLE 21(RIGHT TO LIFE) OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA?
Reproductive Autonomy:
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In the case of K.S Puttaswamy (Retd.) and Anr v/s Union of IndiaThe
nine Judge Bench unanimously reaffirmed the right to privacy as a
fundamental right under the Constitution of India. The Court held that
the right to privacy was integral to freedoms guaranteed across
fundamental rights, and was an intrinsic aspect of dignity, autonomy and
liberty.
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Financial Problems: Here, the appellant was not employed and she
lacked the financial resources. Unplanned pregnancies can place a
significant financial burden on women who may not be ready or
willing to become mothers. This can affect their ability to pursue
education or maintain stable employment.
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PRAYER
In the light of the constitution applied and the facts stated, issues
raised, arguments advanced and authorities cited, IT IS HUMBLY PRAYED
THAT THE HON’BLE COURT MAY BE PLEASED TO,
1. Permit to have an abortion at any government facility before July 15, 2022
since the pregnancy will be of 24 weeks on the said date and any orders
passed after will be the justice delayed for the justice delayed is the justice
denied
2. Pass orders to stop the respondent from bringing any legal action against
the petitioners doctors.
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