A 14-year-old victim of rape coming with 22 weeks pregnancy, what should not be done?
ANS. DPregnancy above 20 weeks cannot be terminated.As per consent rules, child below 18 years cannot give consent to harm like MTP (87 IPC).Important IPCsLaws related to consentSection 53 CrPcIn criminal cases as arrested person examined by the doctor without his consent and even using forceSection 54 CrPcArrested person can also request to be examined by a doctor to detect any evidenceSection 87 IPCA person >18 years of age can give consent to suffer any harm if the act is not intended and not known to cause death or grievous hurtSection 89 IPCA child <12 years of age a person of unsound mind cannot give consent to suffer any harmSection 90 IPCConsent given by an insane person or given under fear of injury, death etc. or due to misconception of a fact is invalidSection 92 IPCAny harm caused to a person in good faith even without the person's consent is not an offence if the circumstances were such that it was impossible to obtain consent of the person or his lawful guardian at that material time for that thing to be done for the benefit of the person.
Male doctor can examine in the presence of female attendants
No need for vaginal swab
No need to confirm pregnancy
Can do termination of pregnancy with her consent by gyne- cologist
Sexual Offenses