‘Deep-seated’ bias for male child persists despite improving sex ratio, says Supreme Court (opens original article in a new tab)

The Supreme Court has highlighted that deep-seated patriarchal preferences for male children persist in India despite improvements in the sex ratio, emphasizing the need for strict enforcement of laws against sex selection.

• Supreme Court notes persistent patriarchal preferences for male children despite improved sex ratio.
• Court upholds strict enforcement of PCPNDT Act to curb sex selection practices.
• India's child sex ratio remains below national average in several states, according to official data.
• Global gender parity ranking for India dropped to 131 out of 148 in 2025.