Authors : Yoganand B., Chandanwar and Aejaz U. Shaikh
Page Nos : 162-166
Description :
In the age of ultrasound technology and capitalist modernity, female foeticide has developed into a social hazard of significant global importance. Abortion is a complicated topic that is impacted by sexual politics, the socio-political environment, religion, and morality. The problem has been made worse by sex-specific abortion in India. Female foeticide cannot be outlawed in and of itself because abortions performed before to 20 weeks are permitted. Thus, it was thought that a new law was necessary to stop the MTP Act from being used improperly for sex-selection abortions. To address the latter circumstance, central government passed Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques Act 1994 (Regulation and Prevention of Misuse) (PNDT). On January 1st, 1996, it became effective. Prenatal diagnostic procedures are regulated by the PNDT Act of 1994 (as revised by the 2002 Amendment), which forbids sex selection before or after conception. In this paper, we attempt to examine the justification for foeticide and its effects on Indian society. Finally, this study will examine the steps taken to address this horrible occurrence in order to achieve a more balanced society.
