SC says no to abortion for HIV rape victim, Bihar to pay her Rs 3 lakh

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to grant permission to abort the pregnancy of an HIV infected rape victim and directed the Bihar government to give her a compensation of Rs 3 lakh.

The apex court's decision came after the All India Institute for Medical Science (AIIMS) medical board in its report cited that there was danger to the life of HIV rape victim and foetus if she would terminate her pregnancy.

Earlier the apex court had directed AIIMS to examine the woman, who is 26 weeks pregnant.

The court was hearing a plea filed by an activist-lawyer