Citing Health Concerns, Top Court Recalls Order Allowing Teen To End Pregnancy

It reversed the order after the girl's parents said they will raise the baby and have concerns about the health of their daughter if the medical procedure went ahead

The Supreme Court has recalled it earlier order allowing a 14-year-old rape survivor to terminate her pregnancy.

It reversed the order after the girl's parents said they will raise the baby and have concerns about the health of their daughter if the medical procedure went ahead.

"The interest of the child is paramount," Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said after speaking to the survivor's parents on video conferencing.