Presumption in the case of conduct of pre-natal diagnostic techniques
Section 24 of the Pre-Conception Pre-Natal-Diagnostic Techniques Act 1994 deals with presumption in the case of conduct of pre-natal diagnostic techniques. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Indian Evidence Act, 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 speci
Notwithstanding anything contained in the Indian Evidence Act, 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, The Pre-Conception Pre-Natal-Diagnostic Techniques Act 1994 (Act 57 of 1994).
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Questions about Section 24
What does Section 24 of the Pre-Conception Pre-Natal-Diagnostic Techniques Act 1994 deal with?
Section 24 of the Pre-Conception Pre-Natal-Diagnostic Techniques Act 1994 is headed "Presumption in the case of conduct of pre-natal diagnostic techniques". Notwithstanding anything contained in the Indian Evidence Act, 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 speci
How do I find court cases under Section 24 of the Pre-Conception Pre-Natal-Diagnostic Techniques Act 1994?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Pre-Conception Pre-Natal-Diagnostic Techniques Act 1994 24, section 24 Pre-Conception Pre-Natal-Diagnostic Techniques Act 1994, section 24 of the Pre-Conception Pre-Natal-Diagnostic Techniques Act 1994. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 24 of the Pre-Conception Pre-Natal-Diagnostic Techniques Act 1994, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 4 (Regulation of pre-natal diagnostic techniques), section 23 (Offences and penalties), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When was the Pre-Conception Pre-Natal-Diagnostic Techniques Act 1994 enacted?
Pre-Conception Pre-Natal-Diagnostic Techniques Act 1994 was enacted in 1994 as Act 57 of 1994. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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