Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques Act 1994
PRENATAL DIGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES ACT 1994
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The main objectives of this Act are
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To Prohibit the sex selection (before or
after conception)
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To regulate pre-natal diagnostic techniques
for detecting
§ Genetic disorders
§ Metabolic disorders
§ Chromosomal abnormalities
§ Congenital malformations
§ Sex-linked disorders
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To prevent the misuse of such techniques for
the purpose of sex determination of female foeticide
Prenatal
Diagnostic Tests
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Ultrasonography (USG) Test of
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Amniotic fluid
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Chorionic villi
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Blood
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Any tissue
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Fluid
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To Detect
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Genetic disorders
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Metabolic disorders
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Chromosomal abnormalities
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Congenital malformations
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Sex-linked disorders
Sex
Selection and Regulations Genetic Counselling Centre
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Sex Selection
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It includes
§ Procedure
§ Technique
§ Test
§ Administration
§ Prescription
§ Provision for the purpose of ensuring the probability
that an embryo will be of a particular sex
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Regulations of GCC
§ No GCC, Laboratory or Clinic; unless registered
· Can conduct, associate or help in conducting activities
related to PNDT
· Can employ or take services of any person who does not
possess qualifications as per the PNDT Act
Conditions
to Conduct PNDT
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To detect the
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Genetic disorders
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Metabolic disorders
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Chromosomal abnormalities
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Congenital malformations
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Sex-linked disorders
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When pregnant women
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Has undergone spontaneous abortions or foetal
loss
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Has been exposed to potentially teratogenic
agents such as
§ Radiations
§ Drugs
§ Infections
§ Chemicals
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Her spouse has a family history of mental retardation
etc.
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Explained all known side effects to the
pregnant women
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Obtained her written consent
Prohibitions,
Offences & Penalties of PNDT Act
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Prohibitions
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Without registration, no person will open any
§ GCC
§ Laboratory
§ Or Clinic having any technology that is capable
· To determine the foetus sex
· In Sex selection
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No person including relatives of pregnant
women will seek or encourage the conduct of PNDT except for medical reasons
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No person including the person conducting
PNDT will communicate to the pregnant women or her relatives about the Sex of
the foetus by words, signs or in any other manner
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No person will
§ Issue
§ Publish
§ Distribute
§ Or communicate any advertisement regarding to the PNDT by
any means
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Offences & Penalties
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A person acts contrary to the prohibitions
listed in the act (3yrs Imprisonment & Rs 10,000 Fine)
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A person seeking the aid for sex selection
(3yrs Imprisonment & Rs 50,000 Fine)
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A doctor giving the id for sex selection
(Suspension of the registration for 5 years in 1st offence and
permanently on subsequent offence)
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