DEATH BEFORE BIRTH - A LEGAL PERSPECTIVE ON FEMALE FOETICIDE
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Abortion, Foeticide, Infanticide, Sex RatioAbstract
The practice of female foeticide and infanticide has been an age old phenomenon which has caused many deaths due to sex selection. Female foeticide and infanticide is not only responsible for the altered sex ratio but also reflects the status of women in our society. Though the concept of son preference is not a new one, the increase in the growth of scientific and diagnostic techniques has further accelerated this concept. The main objective of this article is to look into the legislative measures on the issue of female foeticide and analyse the provisions, lacunas and loopholes relating to the issue. The article also aims to identify the rights of the girl child and how they can be exercised. Though there exists much legislation and judicial policies that endorse and safeguard the rights of girl child and women the pragmatic implementation of these laws are difficult. Hence based on the research, recommendations are mentioned to further improve the existing legislations and to enhance the functioning of government schemes on this issue. The article centres on a strong disapproval of female foeticide and aims at promoting women empowerment and strengthening the rights of girl child.
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