UNION OF INDIA vs INDIAN RADIOLOGICAL AND IMAGING ASSOCIATION

The Supreme Court issued comprehensive directions for the effective implementation of the Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994, emphasizing the need for a centralized database for birth registration, regular meetings of statutory authorities, and strict adherence to Sections 22 and 23 of the Act. The Court mandated training for judicial officers and appropriate authorities, fast-tracking of cases, and the establishment of oversight committees by High Courts. The Court's holding aims to enhance the effectiveness of the Act in curbing sex selection practices.