Supreme Court Addresses Female Foeticide, Refuses to Quash Case
The Supreme Court acknowledged the widespread discrimination against women and girls in India, highlighting female foeticide as a stark example of this societal issue. Justices Misra and Bhuyan declined to dismiss a case against a radiologist accused of violating the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act.
Key facts:
- The court emphasized Parliament’s efforts to outlaw sex determination.
- The PCPNDT Act aims to prevent the misuse of prenatal diagnostic techniques.
- The court questioned the legality of the raid procedure against the radiologist, citing a lack of collective decision-making by the District Appropriate Authority.
