Maharashtra Considers Stricter Enforcement of PCPNDT Act and MCOCA for Female Foeticide

The Maharashtra government is considering stricter enforcement of the PCPNDT Act to combat female foeticide, including increasing imprisonment terms from three to five years to seven to ten years. Officials are also exploring the use of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against repeat offenders and organized sex determination rackets. Measures include expedited suspension of medical licenses, intensified inspections of sonography centers, and regular monitoring by state and district committees to ensure compliance.