Court Denies Pre-Arrest Bail to Doctor Accused of Sex-Determination Racket, Highlights 'Deeply Disturbing' Female Infanticide:Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant legal development, the High Court of Punjab and Haryana has denied anticipatory bail to Dr. Arvind Sharma, a doctor accused of conducting illegal sex determination tests. The case, under scrutiny, involves serious allegations under the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 (PC&PNDT Act). Case Summary: 1. Background: Dr. Arvind Sharma, a medical practitioner based in Hisar, Haryana, faces serious charges of illegal…