Law on Abortion in India Issues of Validity and Extent
Keywords:
Human, RightsAbstract
Human Rights are those rights that should be accessible to every person, without regard to race, religion, or national origin, without exception. Recognizing all members of the human family as having inherent dignity as well as equal and inalienable rights serves as the cornerstone of freedom. The right to life is the most crucial right that every human being may possess. The right to life is considered to be the most crucial of all human rights and no exceptions are authorised. It cannot be taken away. The arbitrary denial of life is prohibited under “Article 6(1) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights). However, there are several concerns that are contentious in relation to this highest right. One such topic is the subject of the individual's right to choose abortion. It is considered that every mother has the right to an abortion, and that this is a universal right, among other rights for women. The rights of the mother, on the other hand, must be weighed against the rights of the unborn.
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