NEW DELHI -- A recent abortion ruling by India's top court is being hailed by women's advocates as a progressive step amid a global debate on reproductive rights, though some stress the country must do more to confront sensitive issues including a social stigma that perpetuates unsafe procedures.
The apex court at the end of September ruled that all women have equal rights to abortion up to 24 weeks into pregnancy. Although legislation was already in place, this set an important precedent for how it should be implemented.
