Justice B.V. Nagarathna expressed concerns that delimitation based on population could diminish parliamentary representation for southern states, which are experiencing declining family sizes. During a hearing on surrogacy, she questioned the necessity for couples seeking to expand their families after natural conception, emphasizing personal choice and suggesting High Court alternatives.
NEW DELHI: Today, 9th May: The Supreme Court of India heard a writ petition filed by a group of parents seeking permission to opt for surrogacy after multiple failed IVF treatments. The matter came up before a bench comprising Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice S.C. Sharma.
The Calcutta High Court permitted an elderly couple to undergo IVF, disregarding typical age limits for assisted reproductive technology. The couple, married for 30 years and seeking parenthood, argued their financial stability and readiness made them suitable candidates. This ruling sets a notable precedent for older individuals seeking IVF in India.
