Pre-conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 with Rules

This edition of The Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994, updated with all amendments introduced by the Human Anatomy (Regulation) Act, 2019, provides an authoritative and comprehensive legal reference for medical professionals, legal practitioners, public health officials, researchers, and students preparing for competitive and professional examinations. Presenting the bare text of the law exactly as enacted—without interpretations or commentary—this volume ensures complete statutory accuracy, making it ideal for examination halls, academic study, and regulatory compliance.

The book includes the fully updated provisions of the PCPNDT Act, 1994 (Act 57 of 1994), along with all relevant and applicable rules, notifications, and regulations essential for understanding the framework designed to prevent sex selection and regulate diagnostic techniques. The content covers:

• The Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Rules, 1996
[As amended vide GSR 345(E), dt. 13-5-2021, w.e.f. 25-5-2021]
• The Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation and Prevention of Misuse) (Advisory Committees) Rules, 1996
• The Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) (Six Months Training) Rules, 2014
[As amended vide GSR 419(E), dt. 26-6-2020, w.e.f. 26-6-2020]