Madras High Court
WP(MD)/30472/2026 of Santhi Vs The Dean on 23 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 30472 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 23-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
WP(MD) No. 30472 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011533652026}
Santhi
W/o.Rajaram,
10-3-7-2, Gowri Amman Kovil Street,
Chinnakadai Street, (Near Tharaipalam),
Paramakudi - 623 707,
Ramanathapuram District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Dean
Government Rajaji Hospital,
Madurai.
2. The Inspector of Police
All Women Police Station,
Madurai Town.
(Crime No. 32/2026)
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to take appropriate steps to terminate the pregnancy of petitioners granddaughter XXX, aged about 16 years (born through Petitioners daughter Malliga and deceased Rajkumar) on the basis of the petitioners representation dated 12.10.2026.
For Petitioner(s):
M/s B.Sekar
For Respondent(s):
Mr.S.Sivasubramanian
Counsel for Government of Tamil
Nadu (Civil Side)
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ORDER
Heard both sides.
2. The petitioner's grand daughter XXX appears to be the victim of POCSO Act offence. In this regard, a criminal case has been registered on the file of the second respondent. The petitioner's grand daughter has also become pregnant. The pregnancy has crossed 30th week. The petitioner wants the pregnancy to be aborted.
3. The first respondent is directed to constitute the medical board immediately, if possible by tomorrow itself. The medical board shall cause examination of the petitioner's grand child. If the medical board is of the opinion that aborting the pregnancy of the petitioner's grand child will not harm her health or life, pregnancy shall be medically terminated immediately.
4. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 23-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No rmi NOTE:Issue Order Copy on 23.10.2026 Note: The name and particulars of the petitioner shall be redacted at the time of uploading the order. __________
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WP(MD) No. 30472 of 2026 To
1. The Dean Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai.
2. The Inspector of Police All Women Police Station, Madurai Town. __________
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WP(MD) No. 30472 of 2026 G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. rmi WP(MD) No. 30472 of 2026 23-10-2026 __________
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