PCPNDT Act and the Challenge of Gender Imbalance: Supreme Court’s Observations
On 11th June 2026, the Supreme Court (SC) in a case underscored the need for stringent implementation of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, 1994, highlighting the persistent challenge of gender imbalance and the continuing prevalence of sex-selective practices in India.
Issues Flagged by Supreme Court
Societal Pathology
- The Court expressed serious concern over the deep-rooted societal preference for sons that transcends economic, educational and social divisions.
- It observed that illegal sex determination and sex-selective practices continue despite legal prohibitions.
Welfare Subversion
- The Court noted that extensive government efforts towards women’s empowerment are being undermined by ....
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