[24. Presumption in the case of conduct of pre-natal diagnostic techniques.-- Notwithstanding anything contained in the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1872), the court shall presume unless the contrary is proved that the pregnant woman was compelled by her husband or any other relative, as the case may be, to undergo pre-natal diagnostic technique for the purposes other than those specified in sub-section (2) of section 4 and such person shall be liable for abetment of offence under sub-section (3) of section 23 and shall be punishable for the offence specified under that section.]
Section 24: Presumption in the case of conduct of pre-natal diagnostic techniques.
The Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994Central Act · Act 57 of 1994
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 |
|---|---|
| Section | 24 |
| Marginal note | Presumption in the case of conduct of pre-natal diagnostic techniques. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
How this provision has been amended
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- substituted, Act 14 of 2003. Subs. by Act 14 of 2003, s. 20, for section 24 (w.e.f. 14-2-2003).
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