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US federal judge temporarily blocks Texas' near-total abortion ban

A federal judge in the south-central U.S. state of Texas temporarily blocked the state's highly controversial near-total abortion ban.District Judge Robert Pitman issued an order on Wednesday to suspend the country's most restrictive abortion state law, which has since Sept. 1 banned abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, typically occurring roughly six weeks into pregnancy."The State has forfeited the right to any such accommodation by pursuing an unprecedented and aggressive scheme to deprive its citizens of a significant and well-established constitutional right," Pitman wrote in his ruling.Abortion services in Texas may not instantly resume even with the law on hold, an ABC News report said, because doctors still fear they could be sued without a more permanent legal decision.Local officials swiftly appealed the order to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which previously allowed the restrictions to take effect.The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments in ...

US federal judge temporarily blocks Texas' near-total abortion ban
Updated On : 07 Oct 2021 | 10:23 AM IST

China to reduce abortions as part of new guidelines for women

The State Council, the equivalent of a government cabinet, released comprehensive guidelines on Monday on women's development from 2021 to 2030

China to reduce abortions as part of new guidelines for women
Updated On : 27 Sep 2021 | 4:47 PM IST

US Justice Dept sues in bid to void Texas' restrictive anti-abortion law

The 27-page complaint, filed Thursday in federal court in Austin, seeks both an immediate and permanent injunction against the law, which bars almost all abortions after the sixth week of pregnancy

US Justice Dept sues in bid to void Texas' restrictive anti-abortion law
Updated On : 10 Sep 2021 | 11:09 PM IST

Divided US Supreme Court allows Texas abortion law to remain in force

A deeply divided Supreme Court is allowing a Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in force, stripping most women of the right to an abortion in the nation's second-largest state.

Divided US Supreme Court allows Texas abortion law to remain in force
Updated On : 02 Sep 2021 | 11:03 AM IST

Women's freedom to decide on pregnancy can't be taken away: Kerala HC

The freedom of a woman to decide whether to continue with a pregnancy cannot be taken away, the Kerala High Court has said

Women's freedom to decide on pregnancy can't be taken away: Kerala HC
Updated On : 17 Aug 2021 | 12:20 PM IST

Bill raising upper limit to 24 weeks for abortions passed by Parliament

Parliament on Tuesday passed The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020

Bill raising upper limit to 24 weeks for abortions passed by Parliament
Updated On : 16 Mar 2021 | 8:52 PM IST

President Biden rescinds abortion restrictions on US foreign aid

President Joe Biden on Thursday rescinded a regulation that barred US foreign aid from being used to perform or promote abortions.

President Biden rescinds abortion restrictions on US foreign aid
Updated On : 29 Jan 2021 | 2:51 AM IST

In landmark decision, Argentina votes to legalise elective abortion

Argentina on Wednesday voted to legalise elective abortion, becoming the largest Latin American country to do so

In landmark decision, Argentina votes to legalise elective abortion
Updated On : 30 Dec 2020 | 4:02 PM IST

Poland delays implementing tightened abortion ruling amid protests

Poland's right-wing government is delaying the publication and implementation of a high court ruling that tightens the abortion law and that has triggered almost two weeks of nationwide protests

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Updated On : 03 Nov 2020 | 7:42 PM IST

Trump's nominee Barrett says Supreme Court 'can't control' a president

Barrett sidestepped questions from senators on the ability of presidents to evade efforts to hold them accountable

Trump's nominee Barrett says Supreme Court 'can't control' a president
Updated On : 15 Oct 2020 | 12:30 AM IST

US voters believe winner of election should fill court vacancy, shows poll

Biden retains a clear lead over Trump, 49 to 41% in presidential race, says poll

US voters believe winner of election should fill court vacancy, shows poll
Updated On : 28 Sep 2020 | 1:46 AM IST

Why 243 Indian women had to ask a court for permission to abort

Each year, millions of women in India find themselves with an unintended or an unwanted pregnancy for various reasons

Why 243 Indian women had to ask a court for permission to abort
Updated On : 05 Sep 2020 | 11:05 AM IST

Selective abortion in India may cause 6.8 mn less girls born by 2030: Study

An estimated 6.8 million fewer female births will be recorded across India by 2030 due to sex-selective abortions, according to a study that projects the highest deficits will occur in Uttar Pradesh

Selective abortion in India may cause 6.8 mn less girls born by 2030: Study
Updated On : 31 Aug 2020 | 3:01 PM IST

Cabinet approves raising upper limit for permitting abortions to 24 weeks

The Bill will be introduced in the ensuing session of Parliament

Cabinet approves raising upper limit for permitting abortions to 24 weeks
Updated On : 29 Jan 2020 | 9:44 PM IST

Despite objections, US to enforce abortion restriction on federal clinics

The action is part of a series of efforts to remake government policy on reproductive health to please conservatives who are a key part of President Donald Trump's political base

Despite objections, US to enforce abortion restriction on federal clinics
Updated On : 10 Aug 2019 | 12:19 PM IST

SC to examine constitutional validity of provisions in abortion law

The plea sought to declare Section 5 of the Act, which provided termination of pregnancy beyond 20 weeks only on the ground of immediate necessity of saving the life of the woman, as unconstitutional

SC to examine constitutional validity of provisions in abortion law
Updated On : 15 Jul 2019 | 5:00 PM IST

Donald Trump says 'Pro-Life' but favours exceptions for rape, incest

US president spells out his position on abortion--set to feature prominently at next year's election.

Donald Trump says 'Pro-Life' but favours exceptions for rape, incest
Updated On : 19 May 2019 | 5:26 PM IST

SC allows mother to abort 26-week-old foetus suffering from ailments

The foetus is suffering from severe cardiac ailments; order was given based on medical report

SC allows mother to abort 26-week-old foetus suffering from ailments
Updated On : 03 Jul 2017 | 2:22 PM IST

US to stop funding for UN Population Fund over 'coercive' abortion

The determination will result in withholding $32.5 million of FY17 funding, provided for UNFPA

US to stop funding for UN Population Fund over 'coercive' abortion
Updated On : 04 Apr 2017 | 6:50 PM IST

Ohio lawmakers pass 'heartbeat' abortion legislation

The heartbeat legislation has been approved twice before by the state's lower house only to fail in the Senate

Ohio lawmakers pass 'heartbeat' abortion legislation
Updated On : 07 Dec 2016 | 6:39 PM IST