Doctors Prevented From Inspecting Hospital Under PNDT Act: High Court Directs Punjab Govt To Ensure Act Is Followed 'In Letter And Spirit'

The Punjab and Haryana High Court emphasized that the Punjab government must adhere to the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act strictly. The court's directive underscores the necessity for the state to enforce the act’s provisions rigorously to prevent gender-based sex selection and ensure compliance with legal standards designed to protect unborn children.