Centre For Enquiry Into Health And ... vs Union Of India & Others

The Supreme Court emphasized the urgent need for effective implementation of the Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994, to combat the ongoing discrimination against the girl child and the misuse of technology for sex selection. The Court directed the Central and State Governments to appoint appropriate authorities and ensure regular meetings of the Central Supervisory Board as mandated by the Act. The judgment highlights the societal issues contributing to female infanticide and the necessity of legal enforcement to protect the rights of women and improve the sex ratio in India.