Police not authorised to probe sex determination offence under PCPNDT Act: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court ruled that the police are not authorized to investigate offenses under the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act. The court noted that only designated authorities under the Act have the power to conduct such investigations. The ruling came in response to a petition challenging the police’s involvement in a case under the PCPNDT Act. This decision clarifies the scope of authority under the Act and ensures that investigations are conducted by the appropriate regulatory bodies.