Forced abortion

=== Sex selective abortion ===
Researchers anticipate that there would be 6.8 million fewer female births in India by 2030 due to the continued practise of selective abortions.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |last=Dhillon |first=Amrit |date=2020-08-21 |title=Selective abortion in India could lead to 6.8m fewer girls being born by 2030 |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/aug/21/selective-abortion-in-india-could-lead-to-68m-fewer-girls-being-born-by-2030 |access-date=2023-03-04 |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> The [[Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, 1994|Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act of 1994]] makes it unlawful to divulge the sex of an unborn child save for medical grounds in India. The sex ratio at birth worsened in several states due to inconsistent legal enforcement. Indian authorities often arrest groups who do for pregnancy tests. India's gender ratio—900-930 females for 1,000 males—reflects its attitude towards girls. Males are breadwinners and girls burdens in all socioeconomic classes. Males get healthier diets and better access to medical treatment than girls.<ref name=":2" />{{Vague|date=September 2023}}