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TopicSurrogacy

Topic: Surrogacy

Govt tells SC why it won’t change surrogacy law — ‘given societal norms, law in its current form appropriate’

In an affidavit before SC, govt says several provisions like ban on commercial surrogacy need no alteration. Petitioner's lawyer says govt affidavit 'not based on sound reasoning'.

Surrogate child, not mother, must be genetically related to intending couple or woman: Modi govt

In a written statement submitted to SC in response to PIL filed last year, govt clarified 'ambiguity' in definition of who could be a surrogate mother under provisions of Surrogacy Act.

Parliament passes bill on assisted reproductive technology, surrogacy bill also gets RS nod

The two bills seek to curb unethical practices related to issues like sex selection and exploitation of surrogate mothers. Provisions include fine and jail terms for violations.

With jail & fines, assisted reproduction bill aims to secure rights of donors, couples & kids

Listed for Parliament's winter session, the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2020, seeks to set standards in fertility industry and bring in uniform costs.

Chinese actress Zheng Shuang fined $46 mn as Beijing continues crackdown on entertainment industry

Zheng Shuang's fine was penalty for alleged tax evasion. Broadcasters and video service platforms have been prohibited from including the actress in any show, Global Times has reported.

Chinese actress Zheng Shuang ‘abandoning’ surrogate kids in US hits a raw nerve

The celebrity scandal reignited decades-long national debates about shrinking families, rising inequality and the extra-legal privileges that China’s wealthy all too often enjoy.

Just 15% women in committee on surrogacy isn’t an anomaly. The problem is our Parliament

The abysmal number of women in India’s parliamentary committees on surrogacy, sexual harassment and indecent representation is a symptom of a larger bias.

Parliamentary panel on surrogacy to visit Gujarat’s Anand, interact with surrogate mothers

Surrogacy bill was passed in Lok Sabha but Rajya Sabha members objected to some provisions, including one that allows only a ‘close relative’ to be a surrogate.

Cap on age limit for IVF could be allowed, but only with checks and balances

Undergoing IVF is a personal choice — and banning it for certain ages is probably eroding constitutional rights of those individuals.

Commercial surrogacy: Prone to misuse or should be allowed with regulations?

The Narendra Modi government Monday reintroduced the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019 in the Lok Sabha.

On Camera

The Press is not artillery — neither for the ruling party nor the Opposition: Sachin Sen

The Press in a liberal democracy has to be a forum for the expression of different points of view. It must not suppress, taint or adulterate news, wrote Sachin Sen in 1960.

US sanctions Rosneft & Lukoil: What we know of 2 oil giants that produce half of Russia’s crude

Rosneft, the Russian state-owned oil behemoth, has large interests in India. Reliance has a contract to purchase 500,000 barrels of crude per day from the firm.

From battle of wits and daring air strikes to artillery fury, new details emerge of Operation Sindoor

Fresh details of operation conducted by IAF, Army have come out in gazette notification giving citations of those who were awarded Vir Chakra for their bravery.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.