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Reproductive rights include the rights or freedom guaranteed to women in relation to reproduction and reproductive health. It is a multifaceted concept that encompasses various terms, including reproductive choice, reproductive rights, procreative liberty and reproductive justice. At its core, reproductive autonomy recognizes the significance of individuals and couple freedom to choose the number and spacing of their children. This research paper especially focus on women's liberty and autonomy in making decisions about their bodies, health and well- being. The Constitution of India acknowledges these rights as fundamental rights. These rights are crucial for ensuring that individuals, particularly women, have control over their reproductive choices. This research paper further discusses the law changed when the Supreme Court in Suchita Srivastava & Anr. V. Chandigarh Administrator recognized the right to reproductive autonomy as fundamental right, and also discusses the recent judgement K.S Puttaswamy V UOI by the Supreme Court has given the much clarity to the jurisprudence on women's right to bodily autonomy and privacy. The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021. aimed to improve access to safe abortion in India. Protecting women's dignity, autonomy, bodily integrity and privacy. This paper will thus seek to explore the evolving jurisprudence on reproductive rights and the growing call for the liberalization of such rights, outline the concept of gender justice with reference to the role played by the Supreme Court of India to meet global legal standards of rights of women, and an analysis of the aforesaid case wherein the court dealt with the social stigma on unmarried women. The paper also seeks to delve into the philosophical discourse and ethical dilemmas women have to endure as regards their reproductive autonomy and its challenges in a multicultural society.