SC to look into law banning surrogacy for second child, Pg1

Key Highlights:

• The Supreme Court will examine the law banning surrogacy for married couples facing secondary infertility to have a second child.
• The court is assessing if the ban is a state restriction on reproductive choices.
• The Union government supports the constitutionality of Section 4(iii)(C)(II) of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021.
• The government argues surrogacy is not a fundamental right.

Detailed Insights:

• Section 4(iii)(C)(II) of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 prohibits couples with a child, biological or adopted, from opting for surrogacy.
• Secondary infertility refers to the inability to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term after previously having had a successful pregnancy.
• The Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 aims to regulate surrogacy practices and ensure the ethical and legal aspects are addressed.
• The case raises questions about individual reproductive autonomy versus the state's regulatory power over assisted reproductive technologies.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Surrogacy: An arrangement where a woman carries and delivers a child for another person or couple.
• Fundamental Right: A basic right guaranteed by the Constitution, which cannot be taken away by the state.
• Reproductive Choice: The right of individuals to make autonomous decisions about their reproductive health and family planning.