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How many years of punishment are prescribed under Section 23 of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, 1994 for the firs
Question

How many years of punishment are prescribed under Section 23 of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, 1994 for the first violation of its provisions?

A.

3 years

B.

5 years

C.

6 months

D.

1 year

Correct option is A

Under Section 23 of the PCPNDT Act, the punishment for the first violation is up to 3 years of imprisonment along with a fine which may extend to 10,000 rupees. The PCPNDT Act strictly prohibits prenatal diagnostic techniques to determine the sex of a fetus and ensures stringent penalties to curb illegal practices contributing to female foeticide.

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