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Police cannot investigate offences under PCPNDT Act: Supreme Court

SECTIONS Police cannot investigate offences under PCPNDT Act Supreme Court PTI · Business · 2026-08-20

Police cannot investigate offences under PCPNDT Act: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled police cannot investigate PCPNDT Act offences. Designated authorities must take action in these specific technical cases. Police powers are restricted to offences under this particular Act. They can still investigate independent criminal law offences disclosed. This judgm... The Supreme Court has ruled police cannot investigate PCPNDT Act offences. Designated authorities must take action in these specific technical cases. Police powers are restricted to offences under this particular Act. They can still investigate independent criminal law offences disclosed. This judgment clarifies police roles in sex selection prohibition matters. Police cannot investigate offences under PCPNDT Act: Supreme

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