This paper disccuses the court's definition of abortion and how it refers to the
termination of
pregnancy with the consent
of the mother. Therefore, explains the author, even when the mother herself is demanding abortion, pro-lifers maintain that
termination must not be allowed because it violates the basic rights of the unborn child. The pro-choice side on the other hand, advocates a mother's right to health and feels that an unwanted child would only lead to numerous economic, social and emotional problems for the woman. This paper therefore addresses both sides of the issue and also briefly mentions the role of the Supreme Court in this area.