State's Efforts to Prevent Female Foeticide Through "Illegal" Sex Determination at Diagnostic Centres Are "Laudable," But Legal Compliance Is Essential: Karnataka High Court

In a significant ruling by the High Court of Karnataka, Justice M. Nagaprasanna addressed issues concerning the implementation and adherence to the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, 1994. The case under review involved a dispute regarding the suspension of registration and seizure of facilities for alleged violations of the Act. Case Background: The case emerged from the actions taken by the State Medical Council against several diagnostic centres.…