Prudeta
Prudeta
2026 INSC 635
📌 Paras 3-5
This appeal challenges a High Court judgment that upheld a Magistrate's order taking cognizance of offences under the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 (PCPNDT Act). The appellant's sonography center was searched, equipment seized, and a notice issued for alleged violations. An Advisory Committee found prima facie material, leading to the suspension of the center's registration and seizure of equipment, though the seizure has since been released. The Magistrate took cognizance for violations of specific sections of the Act and Rules, which was upheld by the High Court.
📌 Para 4
Whether the cognizance taken by the Magistrate for offences under the PCPNDT Act was val
The bench further analyzed the constitutional validity of the impugned provisions and discussed the interpretation of Articles 14 and 21 in light of recent precedents...
Citing the ratio in prior decisions, the court held that the legislative intent was to ensure...
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