Cite this article:
Satpathi (2013). FEMALE FETICIDE: SOCIO-LEGAL CHALLENGES. Journal of Ravishankar University (Part-A: Science), 18(1), pp.46-48.
FEMALE FETICIDE: SOCIO-LEGAL CHALLENGES
Smt.
Preeti Satpathi
Assistant
Professor in Law, Sau. K. T. Dabke Law College, Raipur
Email.-psatpathi0
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Abstract: This
paper opens with a brief historical outline of feticide and discusses about
different types of illegal abortion involving female child. The paper
underscores the prevalence of feticide in the present day society, with special
reference to Indian scenario and discusses the role of family in the management
of this evil menace. The paper also examines the socio-legal aspects of this
heinous crime and ends up with a take home slogan, 'BETIAN HAMARI JAAN."
Keywords:
Abortion, Female Foeticide. PNDT, PCPNDT, Sex Ratio.
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