PCPNDT (Prohibition Of Sex-Selection) Act, 1994 Flashcards
(27 cards)
What was the Original Name of the Act ?
The Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation and Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1994.
The Act was enacted on
20 September 1994
The Act came into force on
1 January 1996
The Amendment Act came into force on
14 February 2003
The Act has its roots in which Article of the Constitution ?
Article 15(2)
From what week onwards, the Zygote is known as Embryo ?
3 Weeks
From what week onwards, an Embryo is known as Foetus ?
9 weeks
Definition of Conceptus is provided in
Section 2 (ba)
Definition of Embryo is provided in
Section 2 (bb)
Definition of Foetus is provided in
Section 2 (bc)
Definition of Genetic Counseling Centre (GCC) is provided in
Section 2(c)
Definition of Genetic Clinic (GC) is provided in
Section 2 (d)
Definition of Genetic Laboratory (GL) is provided in
Section 2 (e)
Definition of Gynaecologist is provided in
Section 2 (f)
Definition of “Pre-Natal Diagnostic Procedures” is provided in
Section 2 (i)
Definition of “Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques” is provided in
Section 2 (j)
Definition of “Pre-Natal Diagnostic Tests” is provided in
Section 2 (k)
Definition of “Registered Medical Practitioner” is provided in
Section 2 (m)
Definition of Sex-Selection is provided in
Section 2 (o)
Any product of Conception is known as
Conceptus
Conceptus is at what stage of development ?
Any stage from Fertilization to Birth
What is the time span of an Embryo ?
56 Days (Fertilization - 8 weeks)
What is the time span of a Foetus ?
57th Day till Birth
Mandatory Registration of GCC, GC and GL is provided under
Section 3 (1)
