Odisha: High Court allows rape survivor to terminate pregnancy, orders fetal DNA Test

Bhubaneswar,22/01/2026: In a landmark ruling, the Orissa High Court has permitted a rape survivor to undergo medical termination of pregnancy and directed that a DNA test of the fetus be conducted and produced before the court as evidentiary material. The Orissa High Court issued the directive, citing her physical and mental health concerns. The victim had claimed the pregnancy was unwanted and linked to the rape case. She had earlier filed a complaint at Rourkela Mahila Police Station. The court ordered immediate medical care for the victim.

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