Sex Determination Offences Under The Radar The Supreme Court's recent ruling that police cannot normally investigate offences related to foetal sex determination under the Pre conception and Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994, has sparked concern about its implications.
On one level, the decision appears to be a nuanced interpretation of the law, but upon closer examination, it reveals a complex web of bureaucratic obstacles and accountability avoidance.
The court's reasoning that police should have only a limited role in investigating these offences raises questions about the effectiveness of existing mechanisms for enforcing this critical legislation.