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#SupremeCourt hearing PIL highlighting issue of alleged illegal and forced hysterectomies conducted on women from marginalised communities in the States of Bihar, Chattisgarh, and Rajasthan.

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Additional Solicitor-General Aishwarya Bhati outlines centre's action plan to tackle this problem, which includes creation of national, state, & district-level hysterectomy monitoring committees and inauguration of a grievance portal.

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#CJIDYChandrachud pronounces order in PIL alleging forced hysterectomies in Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan: ...Consequential action has been taken by centre & state govts. MoHFW has also issued guidelines. All states & UTs to adopt guidelines within 3 mths.

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#CJI on petitioner's suggestion that all hysterectomies on women under 40 be performed only after certification by two doctors: At this stage, ASG says network of govt hospitals inadequate and may lead to denial of treatment. Govt will take considered view.

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#CJIDYChandrachud: ...Moreover, we note from MoFHW guidelines that national committee is required to review landscape & take necessary policy decisions as required, which should be done once every 6 months.

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#CJI: Petitioner suggested blacklisting hospitals where hysterectomies were carried out w/o medical necessity or informed consent...We are in agreement, stringent action must.

ASG Bhati: There is an act.

CJI: Alright, take necessary action in acc with law.

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CJI: Since sufficient steps have now been taken by the union govt in framing guidelines as well as states of Chhattisgarh, Bihar, & Rajasthan, we see no reason to keep petition alive. Union govt will now take necessary steps in accordance with guidelines.

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