Redefining Medical Jurisprudence: Aligning India’s PCPNDT Act with Advancements in Portable Ultrasound and Artificial Intelligence
The persistent tension between historical socio-demographic legislation and rapid technological shifts presents a significant challenge for India’s public health regulatory framework. This issue is illuminated by recent clinical and public policy reviews advocating for urgent amendments to the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act of 1994. Originally enacted to counteract female foeticide driven by…