HC on Prisoners Getting Pregnant: Calcutta High Court Says 'Issue Is Serious' After Being Informed About Women Prisoners in Custody Getting Pregnant While in Jail
The court was also informed that at least 196 babies have taken birth so far. Reacting to the information, the bench of Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam and Justice Supratim Bhattacharya said that the issue is serious.
The Calcutta High Court, on Thursday, February 8, was informed that women prisoners in custody were getting pregnant while in jail. The court was also informed that at least 196 babies have taken birth so far. Reacting to the information, the bench of Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam and Justice Supratim Bhattacharya said that the issue is serious. HC on Pregnancy Termination: Calcutta High Court Allows Termination of 23-Week-Old Pregnancy of Rape Victim.
HC on Women Prisoners Getting Pregnant
#Breaking: Calcutta High Court is informed that women prisoners in custody are getting pregnant while in jail.
At least 196 babies have taken birth so far, the High Court is informed.
A bench of Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam and Justice Supratim Bhattacharya says the issue is… pic.twitter.com/keMPBCQ8dX
— Bar & Bench (@barandbench) February 8, 2024
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