What led to the modification of surrogacy rules
Why were the rules governing surrogacy in India recently altered? Explore the reasons behind the decision.
- Rising concerns about exploitation: The previous rules allowed commercial surrogacy, leading to concerns about women being exploited for financial gain.
- Ethical considerations: The government sought to regulate the practice to ensure ethical standards and prevent exploitation of women as surrogate mothers.
- Legal loopholes: The existing laws had loopholes that were being misused, prompting the need for stricter regulations to protect the rights of all parties involved.
- International pressure: Increased global scrutiny on surrogacy practices pushed India to align its regulations with international standards to prevent exploitation and abuse.
- Focusing on altruistic surrogacy: The new rules prioritize altruistic surrogacy, where the surrogate is not financially compensated except for medical expenses, to protect the interests of the surrogate mothers and children born through surrogacy.
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