Supreme Court of India · 2003-03-31
Cehat And Ors. vs Union Of India (Uoi)
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2003 SC 572
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Cehat And Ors.
- Respondent
- Union Of India (Uoi)
- Bench
- M.B. Shah, Arun Kumar
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court acknowledged the amendment to the Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation and Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1994, now known as the Preconception and Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, and emphasized the necessity for its effective implementation. The Court directed the Union and State Governments to ensure compliance with the amended provisions, including the submission of quarterly reports to the Central Supervisory Board. The petition was disposed of with directions for timely action and reporting by the authorities.