The 32-year-old inmate of Paldi Vikas Gruh, who is called 'X' because she is not able to convey what was her name, had earlier given her consent to terminate her pregnancy when the shelter home authority had moved the HC seeking permission for abortion. First, she had consented before filing of the petition, and later when the HC asked her again.
On both the occasions, experts from the school for the deaf and mute tried communicated with her and interpreted her wishes. But when the medical reports suggested that there was no complication if the rape survivor is allowed to carry her pregnancy, Justice Sonia Gokani called her to ascertain her willingness "in camera" in presence of her two teachers and two doctors.
"She was also shown videos of both, having a child as well as of an abortion, to facilitate the entire process (of ascertaining her wish). It was reiteratively asked to the lady and she had shown her willingness to continue the pregnancy," the court order reads. Later, the HC turned down shelter home's plea seeking permission for abortion.
The HC has directed VS Hospital for her periodical examination and to render medical assistance to her, which includes psychopathological treatment. This assistance will continue post-delivery for a reasonable time period.
The state government was asked to pay compensation to the woman under the Gujarat Victim Compensation Scheme. The Women and Child Development Department has been asked to complete all formalities without insisting on her to undertake any task as she is differently abled. The government has also been directed to immediate release grants sanctioned to the shelter home.
The HC has directed the institution to put the premise on CCTV surveillance and to raise the height of the compound wall.
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