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South Korea court terms abortion ban ‘unconstitutional’



SEOUL: South Korea’s Constitutional Court has termed the law criminalizing abortion as unconstitutional, media reports said on Thursday.

This has been a landmark ruling that is likely to overturn a ban on abortion that had been in place since 1953.

The court said the ban on abortion, as well as a law that made doctors who conduct abortions with a woman’s consent liable to criminal charges, were both unconstitutional.

The court had previously upheld the abortion law in 2012. (Agencies)

Publish Date : 11 April 2019 12:07 PM

Chitwan administration introduces new system to ensure transparent gas distribution

CHITWAN: The District Administration Office (DAO) Chitwan has introduced a

Prospects for democratic renewal in Nepal after the recent elections

The election held on Falgun 21, 2082—corresponding to March 5,

NEA announces power cuts in parts of Kathmandu today

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has announced scheduled power

Economic Digest: Nepal’s Business News in a Snap

KATHMANDU: Economic Digest offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of

Cloudy conditions with rain expected in several provinces today

KATHMANDU: Nepal is currently experiencing the partial influence of westerly