In Brief
A 35-year-old woman, sexually assaulted and HIV-positive, sought permission to terminate her pregnancy. The Supreme Court ordered examination by AIIMS Medical Board, which found the procedure too risky. The Court directed the State of Bihar to provide comprehensive medical facilities including HAART therapy and antenatal care, and ordered payment of ₹3,00,000 as compensation under the Victim Compensation Scheme under Code of Criminal Procedure section 357A, emphasizing the primacy of the victim's dignity and life.
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