Give marriage another chance: SC on abortion plea The Supreme Court on Thursday urged an estranged couple to give their six-month-old marriage another chance before it decides whether to allow the wife’s plea to terminate her 25-week pregnancy, cautioning that an irreversible decision taken amid marital discord could leave both with a lifetime of regret if they reconcile later Published on: Oct 30, 2026, 07:41:20 IST By Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link
Give marriage another chance: SC on abortion plea
The Supreme Court on Thursday urged an estranged couple to give their six-month-old marriage another chance before deciding on the wife's plea to terminate her 25-week pregnancy. The court cautioned that making an irreversible decision during marital disputes could lead to lifelong regret if they decide to reconcile later.
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What happened
The Supreme Court advised an estranged couple to reconsider their six-month marriage before ruling on a wife's plea to end her 25-week pregnancy.
Why it matters
This Supreme Court observation highlights how the judiciary approaches sensitive personal matters involving marriage and reproductive rights during marital discord. For anyone navigating relationship conflicts, it serves as a reminder of how legal systems carefully weigh irreversible decisions in family disputes.
Impact
The Supreme Court will further hear the plea and decide whether to grant permission for terminating the 25-week pregnancy based on the couple's response to reconciliation.
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