Kerala HC Directs Doctors to Preserve Foetus in MTP Cases Involving Minor Victims

The Kerala High Court has directed the state Health Department to issue a circular to all doctors in the state, mandating the preservation of foetus in Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) cases involving minor victims. The court also directed that the written permission from the investigating Officer or from the District Police Superintendent must be obtained to destroy it.

Justice A. Badharudeen observed that this was required to protect the interest of the minor victims and to ensure that the accused does not flee trial for want of vital piece of evidence.

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