Police cannot file FIR, investigate PC PNDT Act offenses, says Allahabad HC - Video

Published On 2024-10-16T18:15:40+05:30 | Updated On 16 Oct 2024 6:16 PM IST

Overview

The Allahabad High Court recently specified that police officers are debarred from registering the FIR and investigating offenses under the Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 (PCPNDT Act).

Only the 'Appropriate Authority' or the person authorized under the PC & PNDT Act can carry out the investigation and police involvement can only be sought when there is some restraint on the part of the accused persons, clarified the High Court in its recent order dated 30.09.2024.

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Police cannot register FIR, investigate offenses under PC PNDT Act: Allahabad HC

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