New Delhi, June 30 -- The Delhi High Court on Monday allowed a minor to terminate her 26-week pregnancy after reviewing the medical report submitted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).

The minor, a sexual assault survivor, sought permission to abort her 26-week pregnancy. She approached the High Court through her mother.

Justice Manoj Jain allowed the petition, which was moved on behalf of the minor by her mother.

A detailed judgment is to be uploaded by the High Court.

The court noted that the petitioner wished to terminate the pregnancy and, in that context, had requested the constitution of a medical board to provide an opinion in accordance with the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. She also sought di...