7. Sex determination tests by doctors in Rajasthan<br>

The Commission has taken a serious view of a news report which appeared in the Hindu dated 5 May 2006 and revealed that 21 doctors in Rajasthan have been involved in sex determination tests. A TV news channel under its sting operation recently exposed these doctors. A number of women groups had been demonstrating demanding immediate action against the accused doctors. These groups alleged that the State Government had failed in implementing the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation and Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1994. The report also said that 19 of these doctors had agreed to abort foetus after sex determination and three of them were posted in Government Hospital, Chittorgarh.
The Commission, after observing the contents of the report, said it raises a serious human rights issue concerning gender discrimination. It has asked for comments from the Chief Secretary, Government of Rajasthan on the report.