Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016; Commercial surrogacy banned

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016?

1) Commercial surrogacy will be allowed but regulated by this bill.
2) India has emerged as a surrogacy hub for couples from different countries.
- Published on 26 Aug 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Only 2
 
Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016; Commercial surrogacy banned
  • The major benefits of the Act would be that it will regulate the surrogacy services in the country.
  • While commercial surrogacy will be prohibited including sale and purchase of human embryo and gametes, ethical surrogacy to the needy infertile couples will be allowed on fulfilment of certain conditions and for specific purposes.
  • As such, it will control the unethical practices in surrogacy, prevent commercialization of surrogacy and will prohibit potential exploitation of surrogate mothers and children born through surrogacy.
  • The 228th report of the Law Commission of India has also recommended for prohibiting commercial surrogacy and allowing ethical altruistic surrogacy to the needy Indian citizens by enacting a suitable legislation.

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