Kerala High Court today

The Kerala High Court on Monday allowed the medical termination of a 26-week pregnant minor rape victim. A single bench of Justice P.V. Asha heard the civil writ petition, and recorded that the continuation of the pregnancy is contrary to the safety and interests of the victim, who is only 15.

The Kerala High Court today extended its stay order on a trial at the Additional Sessions Court in Ernakulam, where a female actor has filed a complaint of rape against Malayalam actor Dileep and others.