The Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act,1994 Bare Act English Edition 2026

The Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 is a comprehensive Bare Act with comments that presents the statutory framework governing the prohibition of sex selection and regulation of pre-conception and pre-natal diagnostic techniques in India. This 2026 edition incorporates all relevant amendments, allied rules, and connected legislation, offering a clear and authoritative reference on compliance, enforcement, and judicial interpretation. The book integrates the PCPNDT Act, 1994 with updated rules, training requirements, advisory committee regulations, and the Medical Termination of Pregnancy laws to provide a holistic legal perspective.

Key Features

• Updated text of the PCPNDT Act, 1994 with amendments including the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019
• Inclusion of PCPNDT Rules, 1996 with subsequent amendments
• Coverage of advisory committee regulations and six months training rules
• Integrated reference to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 with latest amendments
• Updated MTP Rules, 2003 and MTP Regulations, 2003
• Concise section-wise notes and comments for practical understanding
• Supreme Court guidelines and landmark judgments
• List of referred cases and comprehensive subject index
• User-friendly Bare Act format suitable for quick reference

This book is particularly useful for advocates, judicial officers, public prosecutors, medical practitioners, hospital administrators, regulatory authorities, legal advisors, academicians, and students who deal with medical law, public health regulation, and gender justice legislation. It also serves as an essential reference for compliance and enforcement under the PCPNDT framework.