The Karnataka High Court approved a hysterectomy for a 23-year-old woman with severe disabilities, prioritizing her health and dignity based on Medical Board recommendations.
The woman is 23 years old
Jun 23, 2026
02:47 pm
What's the storyThe Karnataka High Court has allowed a 23-year-old woman with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities to undergo a total abdominal hysterectomy.
The decision was taken after considering the recommendations of a Medical Board, which said the procedure is in the patient's best interests.
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