The couple (Nikita and Haresh Mehta) wants to abort 25-week-old foetus with a heart defect, but the Bombay High Court quashed the plea. Is court's order has sparked off an intense debate in the country.

What should be done? With no perfect answers, it is difficult to reach any common ground for a decision, as both the moral and practical aspects are allied with such issue.

MiD DAY speaks to the Delhiites on Mehtas child abortion. Answer is yours:


It is a serious matter. I think an independent medical panel should be constituted. The judges can make their judgment after getting another report. The Laws are only guiding factor. The judges can take it as a special case.

Naresh Trehan,
cardiologist


The two medical reports of hospital in this case are contradictory and has caused confusion. The High court's judgment in this case is also based on that. So, I think fresh medical report should be sought. Then court can decide.
 
Brinda Karat,
senior CPI (M) leader


The judiciary needs to be more dynamic. I think the court should re-look at this case. It is a great opportunity to address personal as well as larger issues of society.

Kiran Bedi,
social worker