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Despite laws, there are instances of forced sterilisations in India on women and girls with disabilities and the reason given is menstrual hygiene management and fear of rape-resultant pregnancy. But by doing so, healthcare professionals violate the fundamental human rights and equality of these women as guaranteed by the Constitution. It is time to criminalise forced sterilisations on women and girls with disabilities as that would start preliminary protection in law from both state and private acts, writes ALMAS SHAIKH
Published on July 20, 2021