Federation Of Obstetrics And ... vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court addressed the constitutional validity of Sections 23(1) and 23(2) of the Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994. The court ruled that the provisions were not unconstitutional, emphasizing the importance of regulating sex selection practices to uphold gender equality. However, it acknowledged the need for leniency regarding clerical errors in compliance with the Act, thereby allowing for decriminalization of minor paperwork anomalies.