As per the fifth round of the NFHS, there are 1,020 women for every 1,000 men.
The case relates to the company allegedly developing a software that helps users increase probability of a child of particular gender.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rapped the centre for being "sloppy" in checking female foeticide in the country, saying laws are not being implemented and everything is being left to fate.
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