India Supreme Court Stresses PCPNDT Act Enforcement

The India — Supreme Court of India>>>, through a bench including Justices Sanjay Karol>>> and Prashant Kumar Mishra>>>, emphasized the critical need for strict enforcement of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act. This ruling addresses the persistent patriarchal preference for male children and illegal sex-selection practices prevalent in India>>>. The court noted the decline in the national child sex ratio from 945 in 1991 to 919 in 2011, highlighting the severity of the imbalance. Despite various government welfare schemes for girls, the court stated that true equality for women is yet to be achieved, requiring continued efforts beyond existing legislation. The observations were made while dismissing a doctor's appeal against an order of cognisance in a case related to the violation of the PCPNDT Act.