Suchita Srivastava v. Chandigarh Administration (2009)
Legal Issues
- Whether a woman with mild mental retardation can be subjected to abortion without her consent.
Court Reasoning
- MTP Act distinguishes mentally ill from mentally retarded.
- Consent of the woman is required unless she falls under S. 3(4)(a).
Held Principle
- Consent of a woman with mental retardation is mandatory.
- Autonomy and reproductive rights must be protected.