What was the impact of the modified surrogacy rules in India
Why were the surrogacy rules modified? Explore the implications of these changes.
- Impact of modified surrogacy rules in India:
- Restricted eligibility criteria for intended parents, limiting surrogacy to only Indian couples who have been married for at least 5 years.
- Banned commercial surrogacy, allowing only altruistic surrogacy where the surrogate is a close relative of the intended parents.
- Increased legal protection for the rights of surrogates, ensuring better medical and financial support during the process.
- Reasons for modifying surrogacy rules:
- To prevent exploitation of women in commercial surrogacy arrangements and curb unethical practices in the industry.
- To prioritize the well-being of surrogates and protect their rights during the surrogacy process.
- Implications of changes:
- Limited access to surrogacy services for intended parents, especially for foreign couples.
- Promotion of ethical and regulated surrogacy practices in India.
- Possible challenges for couples struggling with infertility to find suitable surrogates.
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