As of May 10, 2025, there are no reports matching the specific details of a 23-year-old teacher from Gujarat arrested under the POCSO Act seeking court approval for an abortion. However, there have been notable cases in Gujarat concerning the termination of pregnancies for minor rape survivors under the POCSO Act.

In November 2024, the Gujarat High Court permitted a 16-year-old rape survivor to terminate her 24-week pregnancy. The court emphasized the importance of considering both the physical and emotional well-being of the pregnant person when forming an opinion on termination of pregnancy. The medical board was instructed to assess whether continuing the pregnancy would impact the physical and mental health of the minor and to determine if termination could be safely performed at that stage.

Additionally, in August 2023, the Supreme Court allowed a 25-year-old rape survivor to terminate her pregnancy at 27 weeks, stating that forcing a woman to have a child conceived as a result of rape is against constitutional philosophy. The court noted that such pregnancies affect the physical and mental health of the woman.

These cases highlight the legal considerations and judicial decisions regarding the termination of pregnancies resulting from rape under the POCSO Act in Gujarat.

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